Marking a Quilt
 

This is a unique way of marking a quilt that I thought up myself.

First I select a pattern I wish to transfer to my quilt. In these examples I will mark a single block, but this method can be used for all-over quilting or wholecloth. I draw my pattern out on paper. In this example I will use a pattern from www.patchpieces.com. This pattern is called 'Hominy Star'
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I cut a piece of netting the size I need.
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I lay the netting over the design. In this picture I've fastened both the design and the netting to a clipboard.
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I trace the pattern onto the netting.
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I lay the netting on the quilt block, and trace over the pattern with a washable marker.
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The pattern is marked on the block.
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This final picture is of netting I'm marking for all-over quilting.
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I trust these instructions are clear, but if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

I would like to try this idea! When you first trace the pattern onto the netting, do you use a permanent pen/marker?
thanks for the tutorial.

Yes, I've used anything that will make a mark. lol --Pencil, marker, ball point ink....

I have done this before. I use a permanent marker to make the original on the netting. Then I use the washable markers on the fabric. It gets messy after a while and I rinse out all the ink so it's good to do the original with permanent. That way the original design doesn't wash out too.

Yes, rinse the washable marker out and the marks on the netting remain. Thank you, dd, I guess I neglected to put that in.

That's a great idea, thanks. I've been using Press 'N Seal.

thanks for the tut

I like the netting idea! I have read about the same technique using tulle, but from your pictures, it looks like the netting might be a bit less flexible and much easier to handle! Thanks for the tutorial!

Good idea! As a new quilter, it seems very doable for me. Thanks.

I was just wondering what kind of netting this is. I also hand quilt and love this idea. I will certainly try it in the future. Thanks for posting this tutorial .

Great idea.

I use the tulle with the larger holes.

Thanks for the tute! I'm going to try this.

Thanks for the handy idea

What a great idea and your tute and additional comments were very helpful. Thank you!

My mother used this technique when she painted sweatshirts. Works for several different crafts.

Thanks for the tutorial.

Thank you! I've been looking for an easy way to mark my quilts :)

Thanks for the tute. I think this would be something I can manage. Thanks again.

What a great idea!!!

I've used tulle, and all different kinds of netting. The netting in this tutorial was quite stiff--I think it's intended for making crinolines. I do prefer the stiff netting, it lays flat and there is less chance of marking it incorrectly. I might add that I'm getting quite a collection of them. I put the smaller one-block templates such as I made in this tute together with the original paper template in a see-through page protector and I keep them in a 3-ring binder. When I'm looking for a marking template it's easy to remove the netting and lay it on the block to see how it looks.

Like this idea - gotta try it. Thanks.

Marysewfun

Great tutorial Thanks for the idea!

I am just starting to venture out of my SITD comfort zone & this looks like a great way to do it. I also like that you put them in a notebook so patterns are ready for a future project ! Seems I would be less likely to lose it that way. Thank you. :)

Thank you for sharing.

Very good tutorial ! Thanks !

Great tutorial! Great idea!

Thanks for the tute. Your sample is easy to follow.

Do you think using a Pounce and chalk would work with this?

I put the tulle in a small circular quilting hoop to keep it stiff, and that works very well for me.

Thank you for the tutorial. Great photos and good explanation!

Wow what a good idea, and these could be saved for future use.

Great tute. I'll bookmark this one.

Thank You... you may have just solved my quilting a nice pattern problem. I can't always afford to pay a LA quilter and will gladly try this.

I liked the idea of using the Press 'N Seal but my thread kept breaking. Any suggestions to fix this problem? I'm getting ready to quilt another top and would love to be able to use the P 'N S again.
Thanks,
Debbie
The Teddybear Lady

Marking for quilting is one of my least favorite tasks. Thank you for a nice, clear, step-by-step tute. And also the subsequent tips in the comments! I'll try this for my next one. Thanks again!

Brilliant! Thanks x

Have seen similar, but your description is better. Thanks! I have yards of net, purchased for scouring cloths and scrubbies that I crocheted a long while ago. I'm all set!

I love this tute, and will be trying it out. I would use it when hand quilting which I enjoy. If someone did a nice notebook thing with these added for someone who doesn't have it, that could make a very special gift too.