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    Old 10-30-2014, 06:06 AM
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    I want to make an "our family" quilt using mom, dad, all our children's and grandchildren's name in a scrabble look quilt top. I have been searching the internet for 3 inch alphabet letters, either pre-cuts or stencils. Pre-cuts or embroidered letters are very expensive as I need 62 letters. I can't seem to find a free alphabet cut out. I could cut the letters out and sew them on each block and then put them in the order I have on paper. Does anyone have any quick references to something free for alphabet stencils? Or does anyone have a recommendation where I could get pre-cut fabric letters I could sew on?
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    I picked a set up at my local grocery store when it was going out of business. I would check online with Walmart and have them ship to the nearest store to you. Most large office supply stores should carry them too.
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    My sis bought some packaged ones at WM....not sure of the size or price.
    They were iron on but I think she sewed around them after they were fused.
    If you want extra information,PM me.
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    I use my computer to print out letter templates. Just find a font in your word processing program that look right and adjust the size to what you need. Then print and cut.
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    Old 10-30-2014, 06:52 AM
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    What PatPitter said. Just pick a simple font, then enlarge it as much as you need by choosing a large font size. You can do this in a draw, paint, or word processing application. If the app doesn't let you get it big enough, print it out at the maximum size you want and enlarge it on a copier. Even here!
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    Old 10-30-2014, 07:00 AM
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    I got a big package of letter and number stencils(actually stick-on) goodies at one of the dollar stores. Used them on my avatar for door curtain.
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    Old 10-30-2014, 07:42 AM
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    I bought an alphabet applique book couple of years back at a quilt show but i can remember the name of it and I am at the office so can't check, but here are a few at Amazon only with alphabets and you can use in the future too.
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_2?...qid=1414683290

    Good luck. Neat idea that you are doing ;-)
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    here are some
    http://ottobredesign.blogspot.com/20...-applique.html
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    Old 10-30-2014, 10:11 AM
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    I have the alphabet 3" letter Die for the Go. It has become a time saver die to have. I found it on clearance last year at 75% off a store closing. A friend made a scrabble quilt with her family names and bought the letters custom cut on Ebay or Etsy, can't remember. It was a lot easier then doing them herself.

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    Old 10-30-2014, 11:16 AM
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    try the home depot/lowes type do it your self stores.
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