>>I did read something a while back about someone going to Home Depot or Ace Hardware (can't remember which) and having them cut out acrylic/plex glass for them to make uber cheap templates for quilting block. Has anyone else done this? <<

I have a couple of acrylic templates made at Ace a few years ago, assume that they still do it. Paid $1 each (I think, experiencing a "senior moment"). Very accurate cutting BTW. I've been thinking of having templates made for the Drunkard's Path pieces as well as a little ducky.

HTH

Pat B,
Yes, Ace Hardware still does the cutting for you, of different thicknesses of acrylic plastic, or glass or whatever. I got a piece not too long ago to cover the outside lower part of a French door. My shephard likes to "knock" on the door when she wants to come in & I was afraid she might put her paw through one of the glass panes, it works very well. They are very accomodating & helpful to get you what it is you want, & as you mentioned are very precise. They would probably drill a hole or holes for you also, to mark seam allowances, or for hanging. They seem to always go the extra mile for customers, especially the ladies who may not always know exactly what it is they want or need for the job. 8) Betty

I went to my local Ace hard ware and had the cut some differnt widths of pelxi glass for cutting strip. I got from 2 1/2 inches up to a 9 inch wide pieces going up in 1/2 inch increments. Some pieces I did not pay for because they were able to get them from scrapes ( the smaller with ones) I got a total of 14 sizes and cost me $6

I think I've posted on this before........I use poster board...I make two of each I need.........some I save with the pattern and others I toss.
Other people save all types of plastic to cut templates'.........the plastic sheet in the bacon all size lids and any other piece s of plastic

I recently checked with Home Depot and Lowe's, and they no longer do it. I called a plastic's place and they cut a template for me for a quilt I'm working on, and it was a little less than $3.

Walmart does sell the plastic templetes. There are 5 or 6 per package for about $6-$7.

I was talking with a woman in the fabric store who said she uses those reusable plastic mats that are for cutting boards. I'm not sure if it works, just passing along a thought.

I believe the standard is paper size....about 8.5 x11. Ours carries both the clear and the graphed ones.

:D I found out in my area, some of the replacement glass shops will make plexiglass templates for a small free. All they ask for is an accurate copy of the pattern templates to work from.
Susan