Teaching myself FMQ with Stencils - pictures added
10-23-2011, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
At a quilt meeting a month ago, stencils were shown, how to use etc. One method was to trace onto paper (a wax type) then sew on the lines. I have been doing that. When I trace the stencil, I use a foam board and sharpies - keeps the ink on the paper.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
But how do you keep the paper from shifting while you're stitching? Do you iron the wax paper to the quilt top or maybe spray adhesive?
10-23-2011, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by carolaug
Do the stitches get loose when you pull off the paper?
10-23-2011, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DebsShelties
At a quilt meeting a month ago, stencils were shown, how to use etc. One method was to trace onto paper (a wax type) then sew on the lines. I have been doing that. When I trace the stencil, I use a foam board and sharpies - keeps the ink on the paper.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
10-23-2011, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
At a quilt meeting a month ago, stencils were shown, how to use etc. One method was to trace onto paper (a wax type) then sew on the lines. I have been doing that. When I trace the stencil, I use a foam board and sharpies - keeps the ink on the paper.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
10-23-2011, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Originally Posted by carolaug
Do the stitches get loose when you pull off the paper?
10-23-2011, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Julie in NM
I buy water soulable interfacing to trace my quilting patterns. Washes away when I wash the quilt.Buy it at JAs
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