dilyn

While watching a video on one of the sit down quilting machines, I saw a mention of a roll of plastic sheeting that they used a sharpie pen to draw quilting designs on. You lay the plastic on your quilt block and draw stitching lines. I liked the idea of being able to ‘audition’ the quilting before actually stitching it on the block but I did not like the idea of using a fresh sheet of plastic each time. So I came up with a ‘green’ alternative. I’m using plain clear vinyl and dry erase markers. Not happy with the design you came up with? Just wipe it off and try again! I put a border around the edge with the ever useful duct tape so that I would not go off the edge and mark my quilt. Then as I was cleaning today, I came across this piece of plexiglass that has little holes drilled in the corners. I pinned it on the design wall over one of my orphan blocks and it worked great! I have some fine point dry erase markers but they are packed in a box for moving into my new room so bear with me using the wide one.
Please pay no attention to my horrible drawing! I was trying to take ‘action’ pics with one hand while drawing with the other….but you still get the idea, at least, I hope you do!