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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Making your own stencils....

making my own stencil
 Often I will free hand feathers, but be because the quilt I am working on has many of these blocks that are having feathers I wanted them the same.So I drew the feather on lunch paper then using my machine with an older needle I 'sewed' on my lines.then using a water soluble marker poked through holes with the marker pen.






This is one of many blocks ready for the marker pen to be removed.
This quilt is taking me a while as it is 96" square, has wool batting and there is no snow here!!
The setting of this quilt is so lovely...I look forward to posting the finished quilt so you can all see it's beauty.
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10 comments:

  1. LeeannFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM

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  2. LeeannFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    It is toooo hot for quilting! I had all these amazing plans on what I was going to do sewing wise over the holidays, and nothing happened because to was too hot! Good to see you are more dedicated than me! It's looking really nice, can't wait to see the whole quilt.

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  3. RaewynFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Great idea!!When I get to my quilting, I will be able to do this!!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Oh wow! You're one clever lady! Thanks for visiting my blog. Although I feel a bit shy that you saw what I am doing, when you are such a professional!

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  5. MichelleFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Thanks for the tip I must remember this one!

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  6. TeresaFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I am going to have to try that one of these days. Your quilting loosk great!

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  7. Charlotte ScottFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Looks like a lovely quilt and your quilting is fabulous.

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  8. JuliaFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    What a great tip Leeanne ...thanks, I shall try it..
    Julia ♥

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  9. JoanFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Thats what I do too Leanne - its great...I dont use the pen though I have a pounce pad that is rubbed over the paper...If you are doing a lot, as you are, it may rub off...I have the powder in blue for the light colours and white for the dark. Your quit is beautiful - what a size! I am so looking forwad to seeing it when its finished. Hot - yes its that way here...total fire ban on so not too keen on using the evaparative air con...but its getting close to having it on. Hope you have some way to keep cool.

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  10. Ivory SpringFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

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