I use a pounce pad or chalk in a roller applicator. Mark a large section and lightly spray with hairspray to keep the chalk in place. Once quilt is complete, I wash the quilt in cold water to remove any chalk/hairspray residue. I have also used deli papers to trace the design, pin the paper in place and stitch through the paper and remove once the sewing is complete. The paper is semi transparent so you can see where to place it and removes quite easily once the design is quilted. I have also tried paper that was meant to cover an exam table in the doctors office, but found it was more difficult to remove than the deli paper.