I use this method a lot. It's also great for testing your designs before sewing. I will say, however, if I can come up with a design that has templates, I prefer to use the pounce or Sue Pellen's iron off powder. It depends on how you choose to transfer your designs to your quilt. Free motion quilting, of course will require no lines to follow. Each project you attempt has unique properties that must be considered when choosing the design transfer method.