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Quilt Templates Or Quilt Patterns

Welcome to new terminology. Patterns have always been in my vocabulary, however, with the invention of the computer and software there has been a change in our language. Templates are patterns. Patterns are templates. The words can be used interchangeably and mean the same thing. Today one asks for quilt templates rather than quilt patterns.

 

You can make your own quilt templates or quilt patterns or you may purchase templates that you need. But for now we are speaking to those adventurous and creative people who wish to make their own with materials available in their home.

 

These are the simple starting quilting basic shapes:

 

1. Square
2. Rectangle
3. Triangle
4. Circle
5. Diamond
6. Heart
7. Star

 

The materials to make your templates from the weakest to the strongest are:

 

Paper – standard, tracing, freezer – one time use

Cardboard – cereal boxes and like containers – one time use because of fraying

File folder – paper and plastic

Acrylic – lightweight to extra thick – translucent, reusable, will not fray, great for stencils

Plastic – gridded pattern available for more accuracy. Save and use lids or containers from margarine, sour cream, plastic bacon inserts, bakery containers and other similar sources

Mylar – heat resistant and hot glue gun friendly

Metal – will last a very line time, reusable

 

Tools for cutting templates:

 

1. Scissors for paper, cardboard, file folders, plastic, acrylic and Mylar
2. Rotary cutter
3. Craft knife or stencil cutting pen for cutting stencils

 

Helpful tools for copying or duplicating quilting templates:

 

1. Window with sunlight or light box for tracing
2. Acrylic will take ink jet laser printers and copy machines

 

As you may well know it is best to create your pattern from a personal snap shot or a drawing which you have done. Then copy or reproduce your original work. Copyright laws do not permit you to copy the work of someone else. If you wanted to copy work from another quilter you would need to get permission and follow any legal steps they require.

 

Using your own sources is easier. Take a moment to look around your home environment and you will find lots of things to copy or stencil.

 

The reasons for making quilt templates are:

 

1. Accuracy
2. Exact duplication
3. Paper piecing
4. Appliqués
5. Visual aid
6. Time saver
7. Disposable
8. Can label with pen or pencil

 

Stop and think for a moment. Almost all of your templates will need to include a ¼" seam allowance including appliqués especially if you need to turn fabric over for hand stitching. Cut appliqués to the exact measurement if using machine embroidery of appliqué.

 

More information is available to you by visiting the hobbies section of Tricia Deed at http://www.Infotrish.com Review Quilters Gem. Do not forget to download your free pattern.

About the Author

 

I have many interests which have permitted me a gypsy-like and an out of the ordinary lifestyle. Currently I would like to introduce and share with you hobbies and business opportunities which may be used for personal recreation or as income for your financial success.

 

Why do I tire/get bored, so easily w/ most of life?

Besides, my loved ones, and 2/3 hobbies, I'm bored w/ everything almost. I challenge myself, mastering it and abandoning it. LOL, I have like 5 unfinished beautiful quilt tops, stored away. I've finished , 7 other ones cause I forced myself. And the forced work took away from the artistic aspect. I got a dirt bike, that lasted a year, had fun.... I'm not lazy just unchallenged, everything in life has been recycled in some way. Everyone has the same wants, needs, expectations, feelings,desires, all in a different color, a different angle. Like achievements jack wants to be a Dr. jill wants to sing. Same dreams to better themselves, in diff colors; singer/Dr. What can inspire me to be different, yet not infringe on the normalcy's of society ostracizing my new life as being weird? And what gives another the right to judge me strange as if my life is really that important to you, to label me... T.Y. for your time and opinion. Be safe Be sane Or be safely insane!! Smile too!

1) MORE reading

2) MORE writing

3) MORE blogging

4) MORE podcasting

5) MORE exercising

6) MORE brainstorming

7) MORE networking events

MORE reviewing your goals

9) MORE audio learning systems

10) MORE research on the Internet

11) MORE enhancing your creativity

12) MORE lunches with hot prospects

13) MORE reviewing old underlined books

14) MORE calling your clients to check up

15) MORE asking clients why they work with you

16) MORE calling your friends you haven't talked to in months

Think of it this way: if you’re bored, maybe that means you’re a boring person.
Make it a goal NOT to be bored at any time for the next month.

Adding a Label to your Quilt