I am fairly new to quilting and could use some sage advice. How do you mark your quilt top? Then how do you quilt the design on the machine? I don't want to use free motion quilting but I'm not sure how to do the curves etc. So far I created a paper quilt pattern and tried to spray baste the paper to the quilt top. That didn't work very well. Any Help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Carol

Carol,
Lots of great techniques out there. When I'm doing straight lines I use blue painter's tape. (avoid masking tape...leaves a residue). For designs ,I use Golden Threads Quilting paper. It's easy to remove. I just copy the design on to the paper and pin it in place on the quilt top. Stitch right on top and then tear away. I've always tried to avoid using marking tools. I'm deathly afraid they marks will set and be permanent.

i like using iron off quilters pounce when using stencils.

when making my own design i use golden threads paper.

I found that a regular pencil will work just fine.
Trace around the pattern you want on the quilt.
If you think it may not wash out, just spray some
liquid Shout on it.