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I am starting to work on the border of my pyramid quilt. Since this quilt was big stitched and more of a utility quilt, I am adding a simple cable that will run off the quilts at the corner instead of turning the corners.
First I made some templates by printing out the cable and using some rubber cement to adhere it to some cardboard. We are so lucky today to have technology that allows us to print, scan, and resize with ease.
Next, I draw a center line down the border so I can line my templates on it. Then I will trace around the templates using two of my favorite markers for solid fabric, that is my sliver of soap and the hera marker.
The hera marker line is thinnner and I think I will use it for the rest of the marking. This will allow me to mark as I go. For me, this makes the task less tedious. I love using these templates and the best part is you can save them and use them or combine them with other templates for future quilts.
Now I can settle down and start stitching my cables and head over to Kathy's blog and see what others are stitching today. It is getting cold and I can't think of a better way to spend the evening.
I am starting to work on the border of my pyramid quilt. Since this quilt was big stitched and more of a utility quilt, I am adding a simple cable that will run off the quilts at the corner instead of turning the corners.
First I made some templates by printing out the cable and using some rubber cement to adhere it to some cardboard. We are so lucky today to have technology that allows us to print, scan, and resize with ease.
I then trace around each template.
This picture shows the results of tracing the set of templates twice with a sliver of soap.
Here are the results when tracing with hera marker.
This one shows the difference between the soap and the hera marker.
Now I can settle down and start stitching my cables and head over to Kathy's blog and see what others are stitching today. It is getting cold and I can't think of a better way to spend the evening.
Thank you for sharing your marking details. Your advice is appreciated. I am visiting from Slow Stitching Sunday!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Tanya, I learn so much from reading other's blogs, hope my post will be helpful to you.
DeleteGreat to see how you mark this - shows up beautifully doesn't it? And not trouble getting that out in the wash which is a great relief. Love the cable.
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Hilda, I love it for the same reason and it marks so easily along side a template or ruler. The hera is s finer line and is just as awesome!
DeleteWow, those cables are going to look great! I can't wait to see the quilt when it is finished.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon, I just love traditional designs. I think they go nicely with the tea cup design in the body of the quilt.
DeleteI agree ... those cables are going to really be a wow factor! I'm glad you shared the whole marking process and the difference between the two. I'm going to have to check out hera markers! :)
ReplyDeleteDenise, The hera marker only works after the quilt is sandwiched. You have to put the quilt on a hard surface and press firmly. The marks are hard to see on prints but it works on solids.
DeleteI love the Hera marker. The marks stay a long time. Happy stitching
ReplyDeleteI love mine too! It also makes a great point turner and never needs refills!
DeleteGreat to learn how you mark the quilting lines with soap. Never thing about it. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Ivani, hope it works for you as well as it works for me.
DeleteThank you for sharing the way you make your templates and then trace them with soap. I think I may just try that. If you premark the whole quilt does the soap stay visible or does it get rubbed off as you quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt does rub off a bit, so I only use soap when I mark a section at a time. Although, I find it last better than the white leads in the sewline pen.
DeleteBeautiful quilting to finish off a great quilt! Good luck with the quilting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra! I got a few sections quilted last night and I am pleased with the cable
DeleteI appreciate the marking information, too. I love to hand quilt but the marking always puts me off. I like the cardboard templates you made instead of the stencil type. It really makes a difference for me when the line isn't broken. Using your method means you don't have to go back and fill in the lines like from a stencil. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh I so agree Taryn. With today's printers they are so easy to make. I just print them out use rubber cement to adhere them to cardboard and then cut them out.
DeleteWhat a clever way to make templates. We are lucky to have so many tools available.
ReplyDeleteI agree with copiers, scanners and software. There are so many great quitling designs in books, this makes it so easy to use them. Our quilting ancestors would be besides themselves!
DeleteI love this post!! I also love to mark with soap slivers (haven't got the hang of using a hera marker yet) I never thought of making marking templates for a cable like that - brilliant! I will definitely be using this!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found it useful! The hera marker only works on sandwiched quilts and you need to press pretty hard as you slide it along a ruler or template. It works best for straight lines. The soap is a bit easier on the eyes. I started making templates when I struggled with getting finding a template the right size. We are so lucky these days to have scanners and copiers, they make template making a breeze.
DeleteOh, thanks for sharing your methods!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome Cathy, I love figuring out how to do something frugally. I prefer to spend my funds on more fabric. Hope you will try it some day.
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