Mitch's mom

I guess I don't know what I am searching for. I need to put some lettering on a quilt top. I'm going to use fusible applique to do it. I need 4 inch block or collegiate lettering templates. I can't find anything. Help... Please?

quilter68

Teachers sites have alphabets but you can just Google "ALPHABETS".

mommamac

See if this site is useful:
http://scrapbooking.about.com/od/jou...-Block-Letters

bj

You can go to a teacher supply store and find letter patterns.

BellaBoo

I found a great way to use letters in a quilt. It's easier then applique or fusing and looks great. I saw a demo at Paducah several years ago where MS Word was used to make the letters but then found a book called Fat Quarter Fonts that made it much simpler because a cd was included with the book that had the software to make all the letter and numbers upper and lower case any size you wanted. It's so easy my 10 year old niece was using the method to make all kinds of appliqué blocks using pictures from a coloring book.

Mitch's mom

Problem solved! I called my sister in PA. She has a Cricut machine. I am going to iron the fusible onto the fabric, send it to her, she'll cut out my letters then send them back to me. I'm going to have to get me one of those!

It would be nice if there were templates available for those who don't have a sister with a Cricut machine.

Maggie_1963

oh, that is a great idea...I was also looking for letter patterns today, i am wanting to put giant letters on pillow cases for grandkids..thanks for all the ideas! I have been looking all week! This is such a great place!

BellaBoo

I do hope you check the Fat Quarter Fonts book. The letters are machine sewn and look terrific.

Ramona Byrd

When my son was about three years old, I started teaching him to learn the letters. I went to a stationary store and bought all the letters of the alphabet plus the ones that are always together, th..oo..ee..etc. They came in several sizes so I got about 4 inch ones, laid them out on 1 inch pine boards and cut them out. Sanded and let him 'help' paint them with wild colors. When he went on to first grade i gave them to the kindergarten teacher and she was thrilled at having them for her class. She saw how much they helped him learn.
Stationary stores or teacher stores will give a solid template.

I made the letters from fabric (very large for little ones to toss around ) for the older two girls when they were about one year old. Both loved them and learned what each letter was quickly.

Mitch's mom

Thanks! I did look at it. One of the reviews said you could only make 2 sizes of letters. I couldn't find much more information on the techniques used. And - it is 22.00 plus shipping from Amazon. I'm sure it is a great book and someday I'd like to see it for myself.