Beginner Quilting - Learn to Quilt a Charm Pack 4 Patch Quilt Pattern

[@maryt2887]

I bought a couple of the stencils a while ago, but hadn’t used them. So thanks to your video reminding me, I printed one pattern on newsprint which is what I use for foundation paper piecing. It’s about the same price as copy paper, but thinner. Note that it may not go through your printer. My 15 -year-old HP wouldn’t feed it, but my new printer has no problem. The results are amazing! I still need to get my hands moving in synch with the speed of the machine, but I don’t have to think about WHERE to stitch-only HOW to stitch. This will be a game changer for this FMQ frustrated quilter! Thanks, Leah!

[@lorali9669]

Using ordinary copy paper because you may already have it on hand and it saves money because you aren't buying an expensive 'specialty' paper...simple/brilliant! Your philosophies and methods always make sense and seem to help me. Thankyou Leah!

[@LeahDay]

It's funny - the most common response to using normal copy paper is - this is too easy! Quilters seem to want to make it complicated (or more expensive) and it doesn't have to be. I have reams and reams of copy paper on hand and when I found it worked for this, it just made sense to use it. I'm so glad you appreciate this and will give it a go!

[@karenhogue8443]

Paper stencils to print and follow will be more affordable than some of the other marking techniques I've researched, thank you!

[@LeahDay]

You are so welcome! Glad you found this helpful!

[@fransak2723]

Very interesting. I may be strange but I love to tear out the papers from foundation paper piecing. This looks like fun!

[@LeahDay]

Me too! I really enjoyed tearing the paper away from my stitches. It’s weirdly satisfying.

[@Boldlyquilting]

I love the scaffolding these stencils provide on the road to FMQ. And your energy is just charming.

[@LeahDay]

Aw! Thank you so much!

[@lindabridges445]

Bought 3 of these designs earlier this month Thank you for the method of this baby quilt. Method is much easier and than dealing with color ways.

[@LeahDay]

Yes, I agree!

[@roxannemalott7799]

I enjoyed your video. The quilt stencil is neat

[@LeahDay]

Thanks so much!

[@carlaatkins2619]

I am so happy you did this for us. I will be sure to try some. Thanks 🎶💐💖🫂

[@LeahDay]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@lindashort4016]

Thank you Leah. This is brilliant and exactly what I need! I'm headed to order some right now!

[@LeahDay]

You are so welcome! Have fun!

[@paulasiefert2059]

Very interesting concept for quilting.

[@LeahDay]

I hope you'll give it a try!

[@inezmobley6953]

Thank you for sharing a quick and easy project!

[@LeahDay]

You bet! Please share it with your friends or quilt guild!

[@beverlydavis5970]

What a great idea!

[@LeahDay]

Glad you think so! Please share it with your friends or Quilt Guild!

[@tammyhendrickson2443]

Wow! Thank you for the wonderful idea!

[@joycehernandez4513]

Thanks Leah that will help me alot

[@LeahDay]

I hope you'll share it with your quilting friends!

[@notripquiltingandsewing4372]

Thanks for this yes I skipped ahead. Im having issues with the regulator and freaked out when I put the pedal on. I’m waiting on the stencils. But I like the-paper idea.

[@LeahDay]

It's good to learn how to use your machine both ways. I tend to use my foot pedal more because that's what I'm used to. I hope you're feeling more comfortable with it now!

[@jcim6438]

Thanks for this.

[@doreensherk287]

❤ that is an interesting way to quilt, good idea. 😊

[@LeahDay]

Thank you! 😊

[@janetwickeraad5170]

Could you use these stencils on a longarm?

[@LeahDay]

I'm actually testing this today to see! It's been the #1 question about them!