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I have used these and they are great. DON'T cut the center marks. Lady at LQS doesn't know better. Just do each section as you see it on the template and trace in the slots with whatever you normally use and if it fits in the groove.
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Originally Posted by Xstitshmom
I trace onto tissue paper then pin it on and then sew on the lines. Then I just tear it away.
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A pounce pad works great, much quicker than a marker.
Hint: Once you've pounced a new pad with the cover still on it several times to get the chalk distributed all you have to do is glide it over the the area that you want marked. It works wonderfully. |
That woman was wrong, DO NOT cut out the bridges on the template, as then it would be useless. Use a chalk liner pencil or a pounce pad with chalk to mark the design onthe quilt and then machine quilt. Your husband was right - actually that template is not much different than a painting stencil.
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Originally Posted by hexagonquilter
I used a blue water disappearing marker on a quilt with a template like that. It never disappeared. Soooo very disappointed. I had to over quilt in that area to hide the light blue marks. Then scrub!!! to get off what I couldn't hide.
Be careful. I have been told to use a #2 pencil lightly and it will disappear in the washing of the quilt. Haven't tried it yet. |
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
if you use a design it is not FMQ..it is just simply Machine quilting..FMQ means to FREELY move around while quilting...
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If you use the Ultimate Pencil for marking your design and wash your quilt after it is quilted it will all wash out. I use the Ultimate all the time and have never had a problem with it not coming out. No you do not cut out the center of that template.
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Originally Posted by Kas
Originally Posted by hexagonquilter
I used a blue water disappearing marker on a quilt with a template like that. It never disappeared. Soooo very disappointed. I had to over quilt in that area to hide the light blue marks. Then scrub!!! to get off what I couldn't hide.
Be careful. I have been told to use a #2 pencil lightly and it will disappear in the washing of the quilt. Haven't tried it yet. |
Originally Posted by carolaug
has anyone had problems washing out washable markers or pens?
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Originally Posted by Xstitshmom
I trace onto tissue paper then pin it on and then sew on the lines. Then I just tear it away.
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All of these ideas are great! As a beginning quilter I'm amazed at the expertise that all the quilters have, and share on this forum. It's a matter of finding the right technique, and what works for you. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by QM
I think what she meant was that if you cut it out, you can then sew around the OUTSIDE of the pattern. I have done this with my own patterns, but I prefer to mark it on freezer paper, cut THAT out and iron it in place. You won't be unhappy if you nick the freezer paper with your needle, your pattern is still intact,
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Originally Posted by spinnergs
I would lay several layers of freezer paper (stapled together) over the template and trace the lines, then cut out. Use the center section as the template. Iron the freezer paper template on the quilt and FMQ around it. You can peel it off and use it again and again.
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Originally Posted by carolaug
has anyone had problems washing out washable markers or pens?
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Thanks so much for posting this question. I'm learning so many great tips that I never knew. Maybe I can now go into my template stash and use them more. Never tried any with the fmq-ing, just for handquilting.
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The tissue paper idea sounds good to me.
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I have used the washable pens. I love these kinds. Its so easy..But Never cut them apart. you can use it over and over again. You can use corn startch too, fill some cheese cloth with corn startch and tap along the lines. I have just cut some chalk into smaller pieces to fit into the lines. Have fun. aloha blossom
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what a beautiful stencil pattern.....I must look for similiar ones for fall. I have not tried freehand FMQ yet, I can't even draw a straight line.........let lone nice FMQ....
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
Your DH is right. I cant imagine someone saying to cut them out! I dont think I would be asking her anymore questions!
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I have never understood why they call them pounce pads.
You don't pounce them on you stencil. You slide them across your stencil like you would eraser on a chalk board. They have iron off ones and wash away also. The iron off stay better on your quilt and then just use and iron to take it off. You can also buy chalk that looks like a pencil. It sure doesn't make sence why she tell you that. I would think she would know better working in a quilt shop. Maybe she miss understood what you wanted for. |
Originally Posted by QM
I think what she meant was that if you cut it out, you can then sew around the OUTSIDE of the pattern. I have done this with my own patterns, but I prefer to mark it on freezer paper, cut THAT out and iron it in place. You won't be unhappy if you nick the freezer paper with your needle, your pattern is still intact,
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Originally Posted by Summer Spice
QM , I like this idea, thanks.
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I was just at my local quilt shop and now you can purchase a pen that you can write on your fabric, it comes in a variety of colors - Black is the color I have, I wrote my name a couple of times on the attached picture on white cotton, then ironed the second name and it disappeared without a trace.
You might want to ask your local quilt shop if they can get you one of these - it was $3 so very inexpensive, made by PILOT and called FRI X ION ball and it also says remove by friction - but the iron worked well for me, as you can see by the pictures Also on one end of the pen there is like an eraser, so you could erase it if you were not close to your iron. This pen would work really well for those type of templates. |
Originally Posted by Janette
I use these templates all the time. I assume you're going to use this template more than once on your quilt. Get some Golden Threads paper, sold by the roll at your LQS. Draw the design on one piece of the paper then use your pen or pencil to fill in the broken spaces so you have the full design. Count out how many times you will use this design on your quilt. Stack up enough pieces of paper for the design. If you will use it 10 times, cut out 9 pieces. Stack them up, design on top. Staple or pin around the edges to stabilize. On your machine, use a size 16 needle, drop the feed dogs, remove thread and bobbin. Stitch around the design, thereby punching holes along the design. (You can stack up to 14-15 sheets at one time.) When finished, undo the sheets and place them on the areas of your quilt where you have planned this design. Pin sufficiently to hold the paper in place. Change your needle back down to 12 or 14, thread your machine and start stitching along the design lines you have punched in the paper (feed dogs still down). Remember to start with one stitch to pull up your bottom thread to the top, do a few tiny stitches then start your regular free motion stitches until you get back to your starting point. Once finished, simply tear off the paper. As it's slightly heavier than tissue paper it tears very easily. I keep a pair of tweezers for corners. This is also a great way to do borders. I would suggest you try a sample piece first and see how easy it is.
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Originally Posted by carolaug
I bought this template and the woman told me at the FMG shop that i would have to cut out the center marks...ok...so I bought it. My husband said if I do that the template will fall apart...Yikes...has anyone used these to FMG with there machines?
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Originally Posted by Xstitshmom
I trace onto tissue paper then pin it on and then sew on the lines. Then I just tear it away.
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I use these stencils quite a bit. I have had problems with washable pens and even a lead pencil so I use a sharp sliver of soap to draw in the stencil. The bridges are very short so you won't have a problem continuing your stitching line. Sometimes I use a yellow chalk marker on light areas.
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I have used the new gel pens which are heat sensitive. After you do the quilting just run your iron over it and the lines disappear. It works great. I don't know why anyone would tell you to cut the template either. that doesn't make much sense.
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Is it easy to sew on the traced lines? I have tons of patterns but am afraid to try this? :roll: :oops:
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I tested those new gel pens and the following is what I learned today......
The writing/markings will return if your quilt gets cold, even though you have ironed it away - I just washed and dried mine to see if the writing disappeared - then I placed it in the freezer after washing it - and yes the writing/markings disappeared and did not show up when the quilt was put into the freezer after it had been washed and dried. I haven't tried Batiks to see if it retains the gel pen color. |
Test anything you use ahead of time. I tried to mark the spines of freehand feathers once: JUST the spines. I used a blue chalk pencil. They quilted RIGHT into the quilt. I think the owner can still see them, but not as much. Test Test TEST!
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Why call her an idiot? I used to have a friend/neighbor and we shared everything. If one got a template we cut those lines and we each got a template. All you need is the lines, either the ones on the outside of the template or the ones on the inside of the template. Is called thrifty, not idiot. I like the one from the inside because it makes it easier to place it and more accurate location. There is always more than one way to use everything and not because she uses it different than most, it means she is an idiot. Let's be a little open minded here.
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I am sorry I stepped on your toes, Maria. Didn't mean to call you an idiot. I have just never heard of anyone doing that since it will ruin your template in most cases. The one she was asking about would be ok since it is just a simple shape, but most have shapes within shapes and you would lose that if you cut it apart. Apologies.
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No harm done. Thanks.
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