Repurposing things
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Repurposing things
I have been looking for stencils to mark for free motion and not having much luck. It hit me today that I had a bunch of scrap booking shapes that I have not used in years, dug them out and surprise I found circles, diamonds and several sizes of wavy designs. Tired fitting them on a quilt I have ready to go and they are just right. At least now I don't feel so bad about having them sit in the cabinet.
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Look around. All kinds of things can be used for quilting motifs and appliqué. I found some great foam shapes at the dollar store that I have used. Isn't it fun to find an old thing that becomes a new thing in a different setting.
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I come from a family with many artists that draw and paint. I did not inherit that gene. When I was learning how to quilt I was taught to use household items for templates. Cups, saucers, plates, cookie cutters and just about any other kitchen item. Over the years I have used many things to trace around for making templates. My favorite shaped leaves for applique started out as a trace around a bic lighter. I even used one of my dad's ties and a juice glass to create my first Dresden Plate template.
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