Secrets to successful quilting stencils - Watch & Learn Quilting Show Episode 9

Introduction - 00:00
A few stencil design examples - 00:50
Tips for creating stencils
1. Let the fabric inspire you - 03:33
2. Simplify the design for stitching out - 04:22
3. Figure out your proportions - 05:01
4. Use a copy machine to get the right size - 06:11
5. Trace onto GT paper or draw it yourself - 07:11
6. Stitch or use a tracing wheel to transfer the design - 08:54
7. Use GT glue tape dispenser to hold the stencil in place - 09:45
8. Use a pounce pad to mark the stencil - 11:40
Tips for quilting stencils - 15:12
1. Looking ahead - 16:24
2. Making a smooth line, and remember line is gone when the quilt is done - 16:56
3. Be creative! - 17:49
Quilt on the Wall - 18:30. This vintage quilt was pieced by an anonymous quilter and quilted by Martha Higdon, a Handi Quilter National Educator from Indiana, who titled it Orange Blossoms .
If you are interested in the Golden Threads stenciling accessories shown in today’s episode, you can find them at your nearest Handi Quilter retailer:
handiquilter.com/locations
Or purchase online:
handiquilter.com/?s=golden+th...
Quilter's Assistant Proportional Scale Available here:
www.goldenthreads.com/shop/pr...
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[@bellarine_bee_wraps]

Fantastic video, thank you

[@CelticBearWoman]

Thank you !

[@mandyrobinson7563]

This was a VERY helpful video. Thank you so much.

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debraewing2859]

Such a great tutorial! Thank you!!!

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandraoleary9734]

Really enjoyed your video! I have a children’s coloring book that has VERY basic cute coloring pictures. There’s even a beach ball on a page by itself! Point is, it has over 200 pages of really cute and simple pictures that I have used for children’s quilts.

[@HandiQuilter]

That's a great! Thank you for sharing.

[@janett9426]

Great tips! Thank you.

[@HandiQuilter]

You are so welcome!

[@maryalmond1064]

You two are amazing! Learn so much from you! I have always wanted to make my own stencils! Will be using your method for sure! Thanks

[@HandiQuilter]

You are so welcome!

[@lindabridges445]

Great information and video. Thank you.

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindabridges445]

@@HandiQuilter this works really well on solid fabrics, but I have trouble with markings showing on print fabrics,...even using the blue chalk. .I guess using the paper is the only method that will work.

[@Craigerjax]

Thank you for showing how to use the resizing device. I received one in a give away and thought, what would I use this for a stashed it. Oh my the posibility...... Now I have to find it. I love these video please keep making them.

[@HandiQuilter]

You are so welcome! We'll keep making them! :)

[@kw1lts]

It also works to determine how to resize blocks. If you want a 12 " block instead of a 10" block, it will tell you how much larger to make the blocks.

[@bratmamma]

You can keep the chalk from bouncing off by lightly spraying with hair spray. This works well when you stencil before putting on frame.

[@HandiQuilter]

Great tip! Thank you so much.

[@nmjewells]

This is great, but while watching I was thinking, instead of stitching just the holes into the paper, why not just quilt through it? I mean then you would need more paper for every design... but cut out the pouncing step altogether....

[@VonnieOdette]

The size you want divided by the size you have. Then, multiply the decimal answer by 100 to get the percentage.

[@sandan2358]

Thank you - great tutorial! Thank you!!! I’ve seen several people say that they never use the blue straight - they mix it half and half with white.

[@HandiQuilter]

Great idea.

[@jamietitus6220]

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[@samueldwayne6899]

@Jamie Titus definitely, have been using instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@lianjavier7827]

@Jamie Titus Definitely, I have been using instaflixxer for months myself :D

[@jettlandon6283]

@Jamie Titus yea, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself :D

[@blueyucca011]

Can the Golden Threads paper be put through the printer/copier?

[@HandiQuilter]

Yes, it has been done. You'll need to cut it to the size and do one page at a time.

[@monicameyer2950]

What foot do you recommend to use for stencils? If the idea is to be able to look ahead I find the ruler foot gets in the way and depending on the direction I am going the open toe foot too. I found the Glide foot to distort the line if you try to look through it. I have been trying to use the microfoot but am not getting my stitch lines as smooth as I would like (I need more practice!). What speeds and stitch lengths would you recommend? Many thanks and greetings from Germany.

[@upriver7047]

Such great questions! I hope someone comes back and answers them.

[@deborahamaral8470]

Hi! How do we purchase that round thing to calculate the size to amplify of my motive? Thank you! I live in Brazil and I will have to shop online!

[@HandiQuilter]

Hi Deborah - That is available on the Golden Threads website. You can find it here: www.goldenthreads.com/shop/product/quilters-assistant-proportional-scale/

[@deborahamaral8470]

@@HandiQuilter Thank you very much!! 🙌🏼🥰🥰

[@deborahamaral8470]

@@HandiQuilter thank you very much indeed!!

[@judithkois1892]

I've been looking for the Proportional scale, looked on Handi Quilter's site, to no avail. Where can I get one please??

[@HandiQuilter]

Hi Judith - You can find that on the Golden Threads website: www.goldenthreads.com/shop/category/notions/

[@colettedegroot3874]

The copy machine idea would be great if one didn't live out in the boonies and worked from home...where there are no copy machines.

[@robertarichardson2551]

You could use a pantagraph instead of a copying machine

[@juliej8437]

Had to look up pantograph and how you could use it.

[@VonnieOdette]

You could use a window or light box to copy by hand