Quilting: Using Templates

Quilting: Using TemplatesAuthor: Robin HuberTemplates are patterns so to speak, only with templates you cut the materials you need from strong fabrics. Otherwise, if you were making patterns you would cut the templates from ordinary paper. At what time you create templates, you are making your quilt making process easier. The surface patterns will flow consistently as well.

You can use your created templates and trace along your patterns, instead of pinning graphing paper to your quilt material. You can purchase ready-made templates, however if you create your own you will save money. You can purchase transparent plastics at craft stores, or stores that carry supplies, such as craft, paper, pencils, etc. If you choose plastic, you will need to individually, trace your patterns. You will need allowance for your seams. After you create your patterns, cut your templates. The plastic templates are ideal for making larger quilts.

Straight grains make up woven textiles. The grain lines run comparably along the edges of the non-fraying edges in the materials. Across the "straight grain," is another line known as the "cross grain." Crafters use the term to define the lines, such as "Fabric on the grain." You will need to eliminate the edges, by cutting it off.

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