Choosing a quilting design

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12-10-2015, 06:38 PM

#11

GEMRM

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Location: South West Ontario

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bjchad

If I am doing shapes I cut them from freezer paper and iron on. Then I rub around the edge with white chalk and remove the freezer paper. A negative shape is left that you can quilt with no chance of stitching through the paper.

That is such a good idea too! I have to try this. Thanks for posting the reply.

12-11-2015, 05:36 AM

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IrishgalfromNJ

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I used tissue paper to free motion a flower design I drew on the tissue paper and it worked really well. It was really easy to remove.

12-11-2015, 06:46 AM

#13

MaggieLou

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Location: Central Florida

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Originally Posted by Tartan

How about FMQ kitty paw prints? I have seen one from a longarm machine pattern but you could do it on a regular machine. Or quilt in a ball of yarn in one corner and just meander a line of yarn from the ball around the border.

p.s. My favourite book for choosing quilting designs is ....Shape by Shape by Angela Walters.

I like this idea.