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Thanks Nativetexan, I just dropped them an email. Will let you know if they
think they can handle this one. I bet it isn't cheap! LOL |
You could make regular templates with a colored template sheet, then use double-sided tape to stick your template to the fabric and use your ruler to cut the pieces out.
The quilt is gorgeous. Please post a picture when you get it done. |
You could probably smooth the edges with a Dremel and the correct attachement but I haven't tried it yet.
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I have used this business before:
http://www.deepbluetemplates.com/ |
Originally Posted by terri123
(Post 6514083)
Thanks folks. The shapes I'm looking for are not available. I was given a beautiful
quilt kit for Xmas. Dereck Lockwood's "Stardust". As far as I can tell, if I can't figure out some templates, it's going to be scissor cutting all the way! The hardware store won't cut specific plexiglass shapes for you. At least mine won't. :( I do have a scroll saw and I'm going to see what I can do with that and a piece of plexi. But the edges have to be smooth and I think I'll run into trouble with that. This is one beautiful quilt......but..... |
I would buy the pattern.
Glue the pattern on template plastic. Cut the pieces out. I would use the rotary cutter along with a quilters acrylic ruler to keep the edges straight. Then use that for my templates. I would also put the sandpsper dots on the plastic to help minimize slipping. I have rotary cut along the plastic successfully. I just needed to pay attention to cut beside the plasic and not tthrough it. |
Originally Posted by mckwilter
(Post 6514221)
You could make regular templates with a colored template sheet, then use double-sided tape to stick your template to the fabric and use your ruler to cut the pieces out.
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Have you checked if Dereck has a website?? Maybe he has them for sale. My opinion is to paper piece them. Definitely a challenge !!
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I'm not sure how well this will work for such accurate pieces as you will need, but I have cut hexis and squares. I make my patterns pieces on paper and then cover the plexiglass piece with masking tape. I draw the pattern on the tape using the paper piece. then cut the plexiglass with my scroll saw. My blade cuts fairly accurately. I gently sand any rough edge, but plexiglass cuts rather smoothly any way.
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
(Post 6514444)
Have you checked if Dereck has a website?? Maybe he has them for sale. My opinion is to paper piece them. Definitely a challenge !!
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