Quilting with templates
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Quilting with templates
I want to learn to FMQ and just saw some quilting templates on sale. I must admit I am not really sure how they work but I believe you mark your quilt then stitch following the markings. I am wondering if anyone has had any success quilting with this method?
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There are many ways to mark a quilt for quilting. Golden Thread paper can be stitched through as well as tissue paper. I like to mark a few guidelines with white school chalk. A site that has many FMQ design ideas is Lori Kennedy's site www.theinboxjaunt.com/ under the Tuesday Tutorial tab.
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I love using stencils... they can be challenging but I don't think I could FMQ without them. I use chalk or the washable markers to mark the quilt. The stencils help me be consistent and I could never free hand some of these things
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Templates and stencils are completely different.....templates are used to trace around the shape and cut out fabric to stitch together a pattern. Stencils are usually used to trace the design onto your quilt top and then hand or machine quilt on. Are you actually asking about templates or stencils?
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Thank you everyone for the great responses. I did use the wrong term - it should be quilting stencils. But I have learned a lot from your feedback and its much appreciated. Just curious if you are using stencils to mark your quilt are you quilting on a sewing machine or quilt frame?
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I love using stencils. Usually I use the powder white chalk. Never found it to be a problem following a design. I think it looks more pretty than just plain stippling. But it depends mostly on what is the best way to quilt the top. I have been quilting on my Bernina 1530 since the 90s with a 7" throat.
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