How to Use a Quilting Stencil
AgelessQuilting December 3rd, 2006
My mother in law is a rabid quilter. She, and my father in law, churn out at least 3 quilts a year. Some of them are hand quilted, and in my father in law’s case, machine quilted. Every single quilt is done with care and great detail. Whenever they start a quilt they have a particular person in mind, who will receive the quilt once it is all done.
They use sewing machines, appliqué, embroidery machines, quilt patterns, and quilting stencils. With all the beautiful quilts that they create, you’d think that they knew everything there is to know about quilting. But they don’t. They have a handle on using patterns, and the appropriate machines, but they know little to nothing about quilting stencils. So, in honor of them and all the gorgeous work they do; here is a ‘how to’ on using quilting stencils.
What is a Quilting Stencil?
A quilting stencil is a precut piece of wood, cardboard, or plastic that is made in the shape of a particular person, place, or thing. Most manufacturers will take special orders, and cut a stencil in any design you choose. Continue Reading »