My next show is Fredericksburg, Virginia. If you're looking for a little inspiration for machine quilting, consider joining me on Saturday October 3 in the Handi Quilter studio.
I love to use simple shapes cut out from freezer paper. When they are ironed to a fabric, there's no need to mark the fabric in the traditional way (ie, with a pen, chalk, etc). The outside of the shape provides the sewing guide. What do I mean?
First, tracing a stencil from one of my favorite quilting motif books, "501 Quilting Motifs."
This is a compilation of stencils from Quiltmaker. An awesome book! I bring it to every class and highly recommend it.
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Tracing a pattern from 501 Quilting Motifs (Martingale) |
Now, for the freezer paper. Used one of my own patterns which I call Stacked Hearts. First, here is the mini quilt I made using this applique pattern:
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Stacked Hearts, available on my Craftsy pattern site (only $1.99) |
Here is the cutting out of the Stacked Hearts template using freezer paper:
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Trace the template onto freezer paper and cut out. |
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Quilting using the HQ Sweet 16 |
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Stacked Hearts freezer paper applique template ironed to a large rectangle of fabric |
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Stacked Hearts mini whole cloth quilt |
I have other samples using freezer paper to guide me for machine quilting. I'll be back with some more. But, for now, I wanted you to see one of my latest tricks. Even a simple stencil will work for this.
Two quick pics of some samples I've dragged on the road with me the past 7 years. My students get these applique patterns:
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Peace Dove |
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Fat Cat |
Thanks for your post Debby! I'd really love to get into FMQ, currently I just do straight line quilting. I'm only a few hours away from Fredericksburg, maybe I'll see you there!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am going to have to try the freezer paper! I have never thought of using it as a stencil. I tried the sticky paper (press on, I think?) and it was so hard to get off the quilt and out of the stitches.
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Love your fat cat! Thank you for sharing freezer paper quilting method never thought of that!
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Debby. I think I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing the idea.
Love the idea! I'm just venturing into fmq after doing only straight line and sid for several years. This is certainly going to be added to my "try it" list.
ReplyDeleteI do like that idea, Debby, thanks! I love the way you fill in the centers, too. Another step in making FMQ more doable.
ReplyDeleteSo damn clever!
ReplyDeleteDebby, thank you so much for this wonderful tip of using freezer paper. I am new at this FMQ and I believe this will really help me.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tip!
ReplyDeleteI've taken 3 classes on machine quilting and still am only comfortable with straight line or SID quilting. Never thought of freezer paper patterns and never heard it in a class. Will try it on my next quilt for Project Linus! Thank you Debby.
ReplyDeleteI have had 4 great classes with HandiQuilter and never a mention of freezer paper. Great idea Debby! I am going to try it on a table quilt for my sister!!!
ReplyDeleteThat freezer paper is amazing stuff isn't it? Great idea using it for a quilting guide.
ReplyDeleteI really like freezer paper for all type of things. Heck, I even wrap food to stick in the freezer in it. What a thought!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debby, for this valuable information. I really can use those tips!! You share so much.
ReplyDeleteHave you used it by drawing your design on the freezer paper and stitched thru it? I will be doing a tree trunk with bark and thinking of drawing it on the freezer paper then stitching. My quilt is approx. 57" x 60" and the majority will be the trunk. Thanks!
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