paper templates HELP!!!!
#52
When I first learned to quilt, I would draw the pattern on paper then glue it to cardboard, trace around the cardboard onto the fabric & then cut the fabric. The fabric always moved during cutting even if I pinned the fabric. The cut out pieces were never quite accurate.
Now I use a rotary cutter and plastic rulers. Of all the quilting tools you could purchase, I would say those 2 items are at the top of my list. Get on Joann's mailing list. Many times they will email you a 40% off coupon that you can use to purchase the cutter and rulers.
Now I use a rotary cutter and plastic rulers. Of all the quilting tools you could purchase, I would say those 2 items are at the top of my list. Get on Joann's mailing list. Many times they will email you a 40% off coupon that you can use to purchase the cutter and rulers.
#54
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?????
#55
You ladies are geniuses. So many great ideas I had never thought of. I'm glad I'm not the only one out there who has used other things instead of having to buy the expensive quilting supplies. Thanks for the quick replies and all the wonderful ideas.
#57
A class teacher suggested using freezer paper, but make it more than one layer thick. I think we made our templates3-4 layers thick. You first draw the outline of your design on one sheet of freezer paper; iron it to 2 or 3 othe sheets at the same time; then cut. Your template can be re-used as the bottom will still act like freezer paper.
#59
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check with neighbors who recycle. Grab the cardboard and reuse. I have also bought cheap posterboard at WalMart and dollar stores. Use the back side against the fabric; it's not as smooth and slippery. A friend uses heavy clear shower curtains...cheap to buy. Check with stores and ask for light weight packing boxes. Home Depot gave me a big bundle of cardboard a while back. Reuse when possible. ;-)
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