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    Old 10-23-2011, 04:10 AM
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    Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting
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    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.
    Interesting idea.
    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?
    I pin it. guess I need to post a couple of pics.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 04:17 AM
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    Here are a couple of pics
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    Old 10-23-2011, 04:18 AM
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    Originally Posted by carolaug
    Do the stitches get loose when you pull off the paper?
    Sometimes, I try to be careful when pulling the paper off.
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    Originally Posted by DebsShelties
    Originally Posted by carolaug
    Do the stitches get loose when you pull off the paper?
    Sometimes, I try to be careful when pulling the paper off.
    YIKES! after doing that work, I wouldn't want to pull the thread loose!
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    Old 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.
    The kind of waxed paper I use here ... Sharpies would not mark on, nor most anything. What are you using?
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    Old 10-23-2011, 04:48 AM
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    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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    Old 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.
    The kind of waxed paper I use here ... Sharpies would not mark on, nor most anything. What are you using?
    The paper is called Golden Threads - had to go look at unused roll in the closet.
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    Old 10-23-2011, 04:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by QuiltE
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    Originally Posted by carolaug
    Do the stitches get loose when you pull off the paper?
    Sometimes, I try to be careful when pulling the paper off.
    YIKES! after doing that work, I wouldn't want to pull the thread loose!
    It's not bad, you can always go back and sew a few stitches over any pulled threads. This is a learning experience for me, I know it's not perfect, doesn't need to be.
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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
    This has become my favorite method lately. Works like a charm!
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    I got that paper, I might just give this a try! Looks very doable for me! Thanks
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