Best way to mark a quilt top?
01-19-2011, 05:03 PM
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I have read somewhere on here that a quilter has used clear contact paper to trace the pattern onto; then took off the backing and adhered it to the quilt. Afterwards just tear away the paper and you have the pattern! I'm going to try this when I get back into my sewing room.
Originally Posted by sewing4kix
Hi, what is the best product/way to mark a finished quilt top? I want to do decorative stitching with my machine maybe even free motion and I'm not sure how to go about it.
I have seen iron-on transfer patterns, transfer pens, and other stuff. I bought a quilter's marker-like pen that promises to wash out or just dissapear, but it does dissapear before I have finished sewing along my pattern.
I have a design in a pattern book that I want to put along a boarder but am not sure how to get in onto my quilt so I can see it to stitch over it. I am good at free hand drawing but am just not sure.
How do you guys do this?????? Do you use a stencil and trace it on??
HELP lol!
I have seen iron-on transfer patterns, transfer pens, and other stuff. I bought a quilter's marker-like pen that promises to wash out or just dissapear, but it does dissapear before I have finished sewing along my pattern.
I have a design in a pattern book that I want to put along a boarder but am not sure how to get in onto my quilt so I can see it to stitch over it. I am good at free hand drawing but am just not sure.
How do you guys do this?????? Do you use a stencil and trace it on??
HELP lol!
01-19-2011, 05:32 PM
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[quote=Nathan's Mimi]I have read somewhere on here that a quilter has used clear contact paper to trace the pattern onto; then took off the backing and adhered it to the quilt. Afterwards just tear away the paper and you have the pattern! I'm going to try this when I get back into my sewing room.[quote=sewing4kix]
You might want to check with your sewing machine dealer to see if using a glue backed product like that will void your warranty if you have a problem. I have a Bernina and my guy says not to do this.
I tried using the Glad Press N Seal on my old Singer machine. You can draw on it easily with a marker and it adhered great to the top, then reality hit. It was the biggest gunkiest gluey mess that I said never again..the glue would gunk up the needle and the PnS was really hard to get off my quilt.
You might want to check with your sewing machine dealer to see if using a glue backed product like that will void your warranty if you have a problem. I have a Bernina and my guy says not to do this.
I tried using the Glad Press N Seal on my old Singer machine. You can draw on it easily with a marker and it adhered great to the top, then reality hit. It was the biggest gunkiest gluey mess that I said never again..the glue would gunk up the needle and the PnS was really hard to get off my quilt.
01-19-2011, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jlm5419
This past weekend I went to a quilt show in Modesto, CA. While there, I bought a marking pen, made by Pilot, called FriXion ball. The marks are removed by friction; either by rubbing with the end of the pen, or by ironing. I watched a demonstration and it was amazing. I intend to give it a try on my next quilt project.
ETA: These pens are available from various office supply stores, Amazon, etc., in several colors. And no, I don't own any stock in the company. :mrgreen:
ETA: These pens are available from various office supply stores, Amazon, etc., in several colors. And no, I don't own any stock in the company. :mrgreen:
01-20-2011, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jlm5419
This past weekend I went to a quilt show in Modesto, CA. While there, I bought a marking pen, made by Pilot, called FriXion ball. The marks are removed by friction; either by rubbing with the end of the pen, or by ironing. I watched a demonstration and it was amazing. I intend to give it a try on my next quilt project.
ETA: These pens are available from various office supply stores, Amazon, etc., in several colors. And no, I don't own any stock in the company. :mrgreen:
ETA: These pens are available from various office supply stores, Amazon, etc., in several colors. And no, I don't own any stock in the company. :mrgreen:
01-20-2011, 04:13 AM
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[quote=sandpat][quote=Nathan's Mimi]I have read somewhere on here that a quilter has used clear contact paper to trace the pattern onto; then took off the backing and adhered it to the quilt. Afterwards just tear away the paper and you have the pattern! I'm going to try this when I get back into my sewing room.
You might want to check with your sewing machine dealer to see if using a glue backed product like that will void your warranty if you have a problem. I have a Bernina and my guy says not to do this.
Try freezer paper.
I tried using the Glad Press N Seal on my old Singer machine. You can draw on it easily with a marker and it adhered great to the top, then reality hit. It was the biggest gunkiest gluey mess that I said never again..the glue would gunk up the needle and the PnS was really hard to get off my quilt.
Originally Posted by sewing4kix
You might want to check with your sewing machine dealer to see if using a glue backed product like that will void your warranty if you have a problem. I have a Bernina and my guy says not to do this.
Try freezer paper.
I tried using the Glad Press N Seal on my old Singer machine. You can draw on it easily with a marker and it adhered great to the top, then reality hit. It was the biggest gunkiest gluey mess that I said never again..the glue would gunk up the needle and the PnS was really hard to get off my quilt.
01-20-2011, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltDraggon
The Frixion pens are AWESOME! I bought a couple at the Houston quilt show and then got more from Staples. You will love them. I have several colors but I use the black and orange the most.
Sorry I jumped the gun. I googled and found more colors. Thanks
01-20-2011, 06:13 AM
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I tried the Press n' Seal. Lays down nicely, no problem stitching over it. But when it was time to to remove it................. arrrrgggghhh. Pulls off well in the large areas but is a b___h to get out of the tiny areas. If anyone has found a way to easily get it off in those areas, let us know.
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