Good Morning, Quilters!
After a week away–teaching at the John C Campbell Folk School and at Quilt Market in Houston– it seems fitting that this week, I am working on the I Heart Home Quilt with Jacquelynne Steves. (Stay tuned for another block of the month pattern and giveaway– Monday, November 6)…
CREATING A QUILTING PLAN
To plan the quilting, I tried a method suggested by a reader of The Inbox Jaunt— doodle the motifs on a sheet of clear vinyl.
I purchased 12 gauge clear vinyl by the yard at my local fabric store. I cut a large square and zig zagged a fabric border around it.
(The trim helps you see the edge so you don’t write off the edge and onto your quilt!)
When I was teaching last week, a student at the Folk School (thank you, Susan!) recommended adding “Do Not Write” on one side to prevent residual ink getting on your quilt.
(Unfortunately, I failed to heed the notice–LOL!)
I experimented with both Dry Erase and Wet Erase pens and found both worked equally well.
AUDITIONING MOTIFS
Once I had my vinyl prepared and chose a pen, I was ready to try a few designs.
I was able to erase and start over very quickly.
I auditioned several options and soon had a plan.
Then I used chalk to free hand draw it onto my quilt.
(I like the Dritz chalk holder for marking)
In just a few minutes I was ready to stitch away!!!
I am really thrilled with this low tech way to audition quilt motifs and hope you will give it a try as well!
What about YOU?
How do YOU audition quilt motifs?
Have YOU ever used clear vinyl sheets?
Do YOU have another method?
We’d LOVE to hear!
Doodling Away,
Lori
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