Quilting Borders - Custom Quilting with Paper Stencil Border Designs

[@susanbraun698]

I like how you are showing the Little Rebel as a sit down quilting machine for an option. Love the stencils and will check them out.

[@LeahDay]

So glad you're enjoying these videos! Thank you for sharing and supporting our shop!

[@mandytanner]

This is such a game changer for quilters, especially for those of us who are challenged when it comes to marking lines on quilts and following them. I make my own stencil designs and cut them using mylar. On extremely patterned quilts, it's a real challenge to follow the lines. I've also tried using repositionable vinyl which I created on my quilts but kept sewing into the vinyl - which resulted in a bit of a sticky needle and harder to remove templates. I never thought of using paper stencils. Love your videos, love your creativity. Thank you :)

[@LeahDay]

Thank you for sharing! This really works and is so easy to quilt and rip away!

[@grams5580461]

Thank you. I haven't had a chance to use mine yet so this is really going to help.

[@LeahDay]

I really hope you'll give them a try and send me a pic of your beautiful quilt! I've put together all the videos for this in one place, plus more tips - leahday.com/blogs/quilt/custom-quilting

[@grams5580461]

@@LeahDay Thank you for the information. I read a few of your tips and find this information very helpful.

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

This is awesome Leah! I took over a year off of quilting and am back at it. This is a great technique you are showing! I cant wait to see more designs from you. I'm not able to use this one right now but I'm going to get your swirls & flames so I can practice those skills. The swirls are the perfect filler I need that I didn't feel confident doing freehand. Thank you so much!

[@LeahDay]

You are so welcome! I'm working on more collections to have a variety of themes / seasons. The individual stencils are very good for practicing the shapes as well. Thank you for sharing and for supporting our quilt shop!

[@73mhlmm]

I love idea of using stencils for quilting. I am visual and it helps to see the design on the quilt.

[@LeahDay]

I totally agree! So glad you like this idea!

[@sherrybethke5540]

Thank you for the video. I bought the stencils and was waiting to use them.

[@LeahDay]

Wonderful! Please let me know if they work for you!

[@elianimariarubira8335]

Thank you. I loved the idea! Congratulations!

[@LeahDay]

So glad! Enjoy!

[@bonniekrueger6126]

Thank you!

[@angelathompson3396]

I’m really loving the stencils. But I am concerned about how easy the paper is to remove. How much time are you spending removing the used stencils?

[@LeahDay]

I find it very easy and oddly satisfying to rip the paper away. This is a concern I've heard from lots of quilters, and I did thoroughly test multiple types of paper. I found regular copy paper worked best. It does really help start the tearing process by following the instructions in the stencils - wad your quilt up with the paper to the inside, then wad it up with the paper to the outside. Give it a solid squish and the paper tears away easily.

[@DorothyBishop-yn6cm]

Can you do a video on using rulers?

[@LeahDay]

It’s on my list, for sure!