Originally Posted by
suspendedglass
I am a beginner wanting to learn how to do free form quilting. I learned the hard way by attempting to free motion quilt on a simple quilt I had made. Result- a lot of stitch ripping!!!
I am ready to start again , but I am wondering what the easiest way to transfer a simple motif onto my quilt to guide me.(using transfer paper, making a stencil and repeating it every inch? )What do you suggest is the best way to transfer the design onto the fabric?? (Using a chalk pencil, washable markers, marking pencils?)
Thanks for any insight as to what you might suggest!
Linda
I use Gold quilting paper and trace the pattern onto it. Then I take a 100 needle, no thread and stitch the design. If it's fabric that caulk marking wouldn't show up, I lightly spray the area where I will be placing the gold paper stencil. But, my favored way is to take the stencil I just made with gold quilting paper and use a chalk pouncer to mark the quilt. You don't have to remove the paper this way. a lot faster.