T
emplates are an essential part
of the quilter’s toolkit. You’ll
find they’re usually given full
size but sometimes come with
instructions to enlarge or reduce
them before you start sewing, so
always check your project
instructions. For some of the shapes
we’ve given here, you’ll need to
increase them by 200%, so simply
double the size using a photocopier.When you’re piecing patchwork, shape
templates can help you cut fiddly shapes
and are often used with a technique
called foundation paper piecing, to create
intricately patterned blocks. If you’re
working with appliqué, shape templates
are invaluable if you’re not confident
drawing your own shapes – use the ones
on this page to help you trace motifs on to
thin card or freezer paper, then use this
to guide you when cutting your fabric.And finally if you’re quilting, these
templates can help you to mark patterns
on your quilt top before you start sewing.
To turn these shapes into a set of
quilting templates for your craft kit, trace
them on to paper, card or special
template plastic. Then cut out the shape
exactly on the line with sharp scissors
and label it clearly. Finally, place it on to
your fabric and trace around the shape
lightly with a pencil or erasable marker.TALL HEART
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200%FLOWER
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TRIANGLE
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200%OCTAGON
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200% EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE
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HEXAGON
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100 Beginner’s Guide to Quilting
Use these 15 handy shape templates to add fun details to your quilts.
They’re just the thing for embroidery, appliqué & patchwork inspirationTEMPLATES
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