ffq-lar Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 These are circle templates used for drafting. They measure from eensy-teensy to a medium size and are great for marking. I use them to mark the center of a feathered wreath--that part where you want the feathers to stretch to--for varied-sized pearls in a spine, for very precise ribbon candy, and this latest application--the spine of a feather to fill an awkward area. Here's what they look like. Available at Office Depot and the like for about $3 in the drafting supplies section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 And here's what I do with them. The top drawing is a separated spine for a feather and the pearls are marked so you can be very precise as the size varies from small to large. This has helped me so much to get an even result. The bottom is how I marked the border of a Cattails in the Meadow quilt. I has the serrated piecing that needed to be filled with feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 The spine filled with feathers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Actual quilting! Just thought I'd share something that works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenie123 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Do you teach or have any videos ? I love your quilting !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 HaHa! I was just using mine tonight for marking Perfect Applique circles! Yes, very good for a variety of uses! Thanks, Linda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 You gals, Linda and Lisa are so smart!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 What great ideas, Linda. Thank you so much for sharing your information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have those and have used them several times - fantastic little gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustee Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 What a wonderful idea. I am going to have to get me some of those. Going into my favorites. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thank you SO much for sharing your tips and techniques, Linda! You are very talented and generous! Now, where is that book? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have a set of the smaller ones but need the bigger one too. You're right they give you great bones for feathers and so much more!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 :cool: Have to get a set of those..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have used them for drawing applique but never for the quilting. Thanks for sharing Linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietlifeaz Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Interesting I have a set that are over 20 years old I have used them for many crafts over the years.....I can not do "repeated" work and remain "consistent" but I have "avoided" marking because of all the posts about the horrors of marking (waste of time, can't get the marks out, "you should just trust yourself and wing it")..... Where is the balance? any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kae1 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Can you tell me your favorite or most used marking "pencil"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniespoon Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 I use mine all the time but not in this way. Thanks for the great idea! Kae, I use a purple air-erasable pen to mark my quilts or a white chalk pouce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Originally posted by stippledkae Can you tell me your favorite or most used marking "pencil"? Purple air-erase for light fabric. Bohin white mechanical (same as Fons and Porter mechanical pencil) for darks. For general marking where precision isn't important--like a spine for a feather meander--plain, cheap school chalk like Rose Art brand. It has no clay extenders and wipes off easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 o easy to stitichin the My favorite is Deloa's but can't remember the name. Similar to the castle I think, anyway I do love it. So neat and accurate for stitch in the ditch. I like the blue water erase . since I have to wash all the quilts I donate, Theblue comes right off. I use cold water to start, then switch to luke warm Just don't press or apply heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkayr Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Linda, you are so smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Linda, you definitely should be teaching a class at MQX/MQS!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks for the info Linda. This is going in my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carathren Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I recently began using the Proline Rulers from Stonehouse Quilting. I LOVE them. They make for easy cross hatching but other things as well. They also have diagonal lines printed on them that the other rulers do not. For me, this has made it even easier to use and create!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithWashburnQuiltStudo Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I have sets from my drafting days, will pull the them out. Linda, you really should do some videos/YouTube at the very lest. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apylinski Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Great ideas for newbies like me who soak everything I can up from experts like you Linda. And Iagree you should do some videos for YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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