paper templates HELP!!!!
#71
Originally Posted by lovequiltedstars
I'm looking for anyone who started out with using paper templates. I don't have any plastic ones and really can't afford to go out and get them, so I made them out of paper that I pin to the fabric. Problem is the fabric shifts under the paper and I end up cutting the fabric wrong. Any suggestions to keep it all in place?????
I bought the thin plastic cutting boards at wal-mart they make great templates
#73
Very clever!
Originally Posted by msuewhite
I'm an "Old Dog" learning new tricks! I make small miniatures and wall-hangings and have learned that I can make a 'template'out of plain manilla folders. These templates are thin enough to pin onto my quilt blocks or borders. I then hand-quilt around them, leaving no mark whatsoever on the quilt--no chalk, purple or blue markers, not pencil-lines, etc. I just move the template along the border or in block quilting areas. Pretty clever, don't you think? LOL
#75
I bought clear vinyl by the yard at Joann's to cover and waterproof the soft wood surface of my daughter's dresser. I believe they carry several different weights. Perhaps the heaviest weight would make good template material. If you are fussy cutting you can see the pattern through it, too.
#78
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Plastic from bacon packages and butter bowls--thanks for the suggestion. Sometimes I prefer a template (esp. with applique patterns). Besides, using these keeps something else out of the landfill.
Keeping the pattern in place: Try the temporary adhesive sprays. One light spray will last for several uses.
Keeping the pattern in place: Try the temporary adhesive sprays. One light spray will last for several uses.
#80
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Originally Posted by mlaceruby
My MIL used to use the butter bowl lids!
I still have some of her plastic butter bowl templates!
and I made my first several quilts with them.
I traced around them with a pencil or fine pt pen and then cut them out.
I still have some of her plastic butter bowl templates!
and I made my first several quilts with them.
I traced around them with a pencil or fine pt pen and then cut them out.
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