Teaching myself FMQ with Stencils - pictures added
#1
At a quilt meeting a month ago, stencils were shown, how to use etc. One method was to trace onto paper (a wax type) then sew on the lines. I have been doing that. When I trace the stencil, I use a foam board and sharpies - keeps the ink on the paper.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
#6
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
At a quilt meeting a month ago, stencils were shown, how to use etc. One method was to trace onto paper (a wax type) then sew on the lines. I have been doing that. When I trace the stencil, I use a foam board and sharpies - keeps the ink on the paper.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
Something new for me, I am enjoying getting new stencils for later projects.
But how do you keep the paper from shifting while you're stitching? Do you iron the wax paper to the quilt top or maybe spray adhesive?
#7
I also use what we call 'grease proof paper'. I trace a design that I want to quilt then depending how many I need of that design I cut my paper to size and either pin or staple it together with the traced design on top. I then sew on the lines with my machine using an old needle and no thread. I then use this as a 'stencil'! The paper comes off very easily after it has been sewn onto your quilt. I normally remove paper whilst watching TV in the evenings!
#9
Originally Posted by Painiacs
Like wax paper? How welll wax paper come off? Thanks
It's seethru gold color. Maybe I needed to say freezer type paper?
#10
Originally Posted by pamelainsa
I pin the design to the quilt using straight pins
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