marking a quilt?
03-08-2011, 09:11 AM
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Location: Rural Kansas
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hello,
I am a new quilter. My greatest difficulty has been in marking the quilt. I followed directions which stated to mark after sandwiching and basting. I have a great kitchen island on which to work. But, when I mark a grid on my muslin squares to offset the applique, the muslim "moves" or "stretches" making the marking difficult (sandwich flat on counter top). I do not know what the problem is - if it is poor quality muslim, the marking instrument (erasable quilting pencil), my method or "par for the course". Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am a new quilter. My greatest difficulty has been in marking the quilt. I followed directions which stated to mark after sandwiching and basting. I have a great kitchen island on which to work. But, when I mark a grid on my muslin squares to offset the applique, the muslim "moves" or "stretches" making the marking difficult (sandwich flat on counter top). I do not know what the problem is - if it is poor quality muslim, the marking instrument (erasable quilting pencil), my method or "par for the course". Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
03-08-2011, 09:14 AM
#3
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Peru, Indiana
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I like to mark mine before they are sandwiched, I think it's easier to manipulate. If your using a stencil at all you might want to invest the $15 in a pounce pad. It has chalk dust in it and comes off when ironed, really easy to use.
03-08-2011, 11:08 AM
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Hello from Western Mountain Maryland !!
I mark some,but mostly use design in block or fabric. I do use the pounce pad for some, soapstone on med to dark color & chalk wheels ( blue or white ). I hand quilt & mark as needed in working area.
I mark some,but mostly use design in block or fabric. I do use the pounce pad for some, soapstone on med to dark color & chalk wheels ( blue or white ). I hand quilt & mark as needed in working area.
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