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Originally Posted by TeresaA
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I don't know if you have graph paper grids for hexagons and kaleidoscopes and other patterns, but while I was researching what to do with all my GOOB sale templates, I found that Marti Michell has a ton of free grids on her page. (No affil, just enjoying my templates).
Go to her Tips and Tricks page here: https://frommarti.com/info_tips_tricks.shtml. Browse down to "Designing Your Quilt" and you'll see loads. |
I still occasionally use it but not as much as I used to. Sometimes I just like to sit down & play around with different blocks or designs. It is just fun to do.
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I use it to keep track of placement when I have my pieces cut out, and ready to sew together. That way I have the pattern right there handy.
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Originally Posted by lynnie
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i don't have a preinter, so i use graph paper and carbon paper
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I use graph paper all of the time. If I see a block I want to make and it is not the size I want-the graph paper comes out and I just draw it up to my desired size so you are definitely not the only person to use graph paper.
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I buy it by the roll. 42" wide by 20 Yds. The type comes in various widths in roll and sheets in sizes larger than letter size. I also get the gridded desk pads which are about 18"x24". I sometime use easel chart pads gridded in 1/2" and inch if I don't want precision.
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Quilt30, where do you get the rolls? The largest I have found is desk blotter size at Office Depot or Staples. I use graph paper to sketch ideas, when I want to change color, or figure just how much of a certain fabric I will need in my designs. I also buy the pads or "engineering books" we used to call them - graph on one side of the page, lined on the other. I've got 3 packs of color pencils floating around the house too.
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It is usually available at stores that have drafting supplies. It is made primarily for draftsmen. The most popular brand is "Clearprint. Google and you will find a source. On line is usually the best price.
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No, I use it all the time.
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I use graph paper all the time to draw out quilts.
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