Originally Posted by
GrannieAnnie
Take a piece of fairly durable "stuff" like maybe a manila folder . Draw the pattern you like. then take the folder to the sewing machine, set at your longest stitch length and sew --------sans thread---------------to make holes in your folder to use to mark on your quilt top.
You can also use template plastic sold in Joann’s or similar stores for cutting out cutting templates and do what Grannie described. Use a large needle and keep it special for this purpose.