The index card paper is strong enough that I can use it to trace around on the fabric. I finished cutting all the fabric out for the center block, and the index card templates held up real well. In the "olden days", you had to trace the template onto some type of card board (cereal boxes worked great), or glue the template onto the card board. By printing onto the index card paper, you just cut it out and trace away!
Carrie that fabric is wonderful for this project!!
I found I needed to order more of the gold color fabric, and I know I have to get some more of the pink I am using. It is a real soft rose color, so I'll need to take a trip to some fabric stores to get the right shade. I hope the fabric I ordered is the correct color, if not, I'll need to shop for that color as well.