tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812403078896728901.post3189179107477363924..comments2023-05-04T09:47:24.679-04:00Comments on Stormy Days: FMQ Challenge for SeptemberDana Gaffneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023202806714127984noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812403078896728901.post-91814960905922749062012-09-30T20:52:01.477-04:002012-09-30T20:52:01.477-04:00hi here i am cross your fingershi here i am cross your fingersbarbara woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824180957906837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812403078896728901.post-29174525816312788122012-09-30T19:16:24.359-04:002012-09-30T19:16:24.359-04:00that quilting looks good to me see if this worksthat quilting looks good to me see if this worksbarbara woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824180957906837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812403078896728901.post-73103012485458438702012-09-30T13:50:01.094-04:002012-09-30T13:50:01.094-04:00Looks good, Dana.
I do use stencils, and I tell yo...Looks good, Dana.<br />I do use stencils, and I tell you, I took full advantage of that 20% discount at The Stencil Company that we got with the September challenge. I think I like the precision of stencils on blocks, rather than an overall design. But I also use overall designs when I'm not concerned about a more traditional look to a quilt. Maybe it is because I have hand quilted for decades that I like many of my quilts to maintain that look.<br />I use a chalk pounce or a washout marker--whichever shows up best on the fabric. The pounce is sure less time consuming.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812403078896728901.post-88671535873770115852012-09-29T20:16:50.619-04:002012-09-29T20:16:50.619-04:00All great questions Dana. I had actually hoped to ...All great questions Dana. I had actually hoped to have found the time to write a tutorial post on using stencils this month, but never found the time. Maybe next month.<br /><br />Fabric marking tools is really a personal preference, but I'm gone back to using fabric marking pens that wash out easily (quilt biz mfg vs office mfg). Tailors chalk works, but it depends on how fast you'll stitch it vs move it, as the marking comes off. <br /><br />I don't necessarily think that the stencil designs are something that embeds in my muscle memory, as much as helps me improve my traveling skills (backtracking). And, there are times when a stencil just offers ease of use. But some simple stencil designs (e.g. sailboat or flower) have stuck in my muscle memory, so I no longer use the stencil.<br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com<br /><br />ps - I'll ask Cindy Needham to see if she'd like to write a post on her stencil collection, marking tips, and logic of doing true FMQ vs using a stencil (when, why).<br />SewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812403078896728901.post-29412511737890985892012-09-29T14:45:08.508-04:002012-09-29T14:45:08.508-04:00Boy are you full of questions after doing this one...Boy are you full of questions after doing this one! Very little pressure with a mechanical pencil, just enough to see. If your stitching is right on, the mark can barely be seen. It will fade with washing. I have used a white fabric eraser to remove marks sometimes. A tailors chalk--not pencil--- works on most fabrics and will brush off and can be washed out usually. Think you need to experiment and let us know what works best!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418828972427644899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4812403078896728901.post-82789303822741933612012-09-29T14:15:45.440-04:002012-09-29T14:15:45.440-04:00I have no experience using stencils, a gal at a qu...I have no experience using stencils, a gal at a quilt shop told me to always pounce with the chalk, let me know what you figure out! ;)<br />your quilting is amazing though!!! you always inspire me to try!!!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346752400425433335noreply@blogger.com