Stencils for hand quilters
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Stencils for hand quilters
I've been just quilting around the blocks in my quilts but now want to expand my quilting. I would like to find a stencil that is just "meandering" over the quilt rather than a tight design. Does that make any sense? Any suggestions?
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You might be able to find a stencil at JoAnn's. There are definitely those kind of stencils out there, and I believe I saw one last time I was in the quilting section.
You could also try drawing your own if you can't find a stencil for it.
You could also try drawing your own if you can't find a stencil for it.
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You really don't need a stencil for an all over meander. Here is a great tutorial one of our members did that shows how she draws out a meander.
Paths to Better Stippling/Meandering
You can easily do this all over your quilt using a crayola ultra washable marker or chalk or whatever your preferred marking meathod is. The beauty of doing it yourself is:
1. You don't have to worry about trying to line up the stencil
2. Your meanders look organic and spontanious not regemented and exact like a stencil would do.
3. You don't have to worry about fitting the meander into an odd space, just adjust what you draw to fit.
4. You save $$ not buying a stencil.
Paths to Better Stippling/Meandering
You can easily do this all over your quilt using a crayola ultra washable marker or chalk or whatever your preferred marking meathod is. The beauty of doing it yourself is:
1. You don't have to worry about trying to line up the stencil
2. Your meanders look organic and spontanious not regemented and exact like a stencil would do.
3. You don't have to worry about fitting the meander into an odd space, just adjust what you draw to fit.
4. You save $$ not buying a stencil.
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Some may find it awkward or difficult to just wing it meandering and need a stencil to help them establish a pattern. Stencils are available in several meandering sizes. It might be less frustrating to start with a stencil. That way the quilter can concentrate on their machine technique and not pattern.
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If you do a search (google) these terms, a lot of stencils come up:
meander quilting stencil
stipple quilting stencil
They are available in various densities (how close the lines are together)
It was helpful for me to have a "pattern" before I was confident enough to "just go for it" with drawing my own line.
meander quilting stencil
stipple quilting stencil
They are available in various densities (how close the lines are together)
It was helpful for me to have a "pattern" before I was confident enough to "just go for it" with drawing my own line.
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feline fanatic just posted a link to this thread - but it is such a FANTASTIC - UNDERSTANDABLE - WONDERFUL - suggestion that I am posting the link again.
Paths to Better Stippling/Meandering
Paths to Better Stippling/Meandering
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I mostly make my own stencils, but have bought a few. If you want something easy, how about making an apple core shape. You can do it any size you like and it will fit into your kit when you travel.
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I love this place for stencils - I hate paying shipping but I am much happier with my quilting when I use stencils. (but I hate the marking process)
https://quiltingcreations.com/default.asp?
Amazon has some stencils and if you have Prime there are some with free shipping
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb...lting+stencils
https://quiltingcreations.com/default.asp?
Amazon has some stencils and if you have Prime there are some with free shipping
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb...lting+stencils
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