I use the thin gold quilting paper and trace/adjust the quilting pattern to fit my quilt, onto the roll of paper. Then I use a large sewing machine needle(with NO thread) to go over the pattern, THEN pin the paper to the quilt, and gently rub the Pounce over the patter. This works for me... and I LIKE it. Cornstarch can be used for refill, if you run out of the chalk.