I, too, have just came across this post. I am so impressed by all the great advice & tips. You are a true inspiration to me & now I'll have to get busy & see what I can do with all of these new ideas. I have wanted to quilt feathers forever but they always looked terrible. Now I have some guidelines. Also for my sewing machine tabletop which I have been wanting to redo forever. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. You are awesome!

Great tips. So glad someone found this and recycled this post.

Thanks. What an awesome idea

ckcowl, when I worked at Home Depot a few years ago they sold pieces of clear plastic in various sizes up to 24x36 inches. Not sure if they still sell it, but check the windows/doors section of HD or Lowes. These pieces also came in a few different thicknesses and the thicker ones were quite rigid. These should work to trace your blocks.

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. Makes so much sense! Will check out our local Home Depot or Lowe's for the shower board.

Thank you for sharing this great idea! I have been trying and trying how to figure out to quilt a snowball block quilt. This idea will work for that….