No paper, these were truly opaque through-and-through. The quilter who produced them knew that it was a problem and her website said if you emailed her with your receipt, she would replace them with her newer style which were - ahem - clear, but she never replied to the many emails I sent. :(

If you have an Ace Hardware or a True Value Hardware store, they may cut one for you. I would go there and ask.

Hey! so many good ideas makes me not feel dumb for asking, thank you!

Peckish I'll send you a PM

ha, ha. opaque. well at least you know what is underneath the template. Fabric!!

What is a 9 degree wedge? That sounds really skinny to me.

Oh, nevermind. Dr. Google clesred it up for me, lol.