Working With Large Patterns…Part 2

Last week I did a short tutorial on how to work with large patterns. This week I have a second method that is a little less time consuming. Since my new quilt Miss Mimi has a LOT of symmetry in it, I can get away with only printing ¼ of the pattern. If you are not in the mood to trace the whole thing out here’s what you can do.

First, mark horizontal and vertical lines on you quilt background…

I do use these water erase markers from time to time. I know some people have had trouble getting the marks out but I’ve found that if I am careful to avoid heat and intense sunlight they erase just fine.

Here is a copy ( not all pretty yet) of ¼ of the pattern. Lay it out on a nice flat surface…maybe even tape it down.

Now, line your horizontal and vertical lines up with the lines on the pattern. From here you either trace the design onto the background fabric or just start basting your appliqués into place.

Easy peesy!

Comments

[Carrie P.]

thanks for that tip!

[Tonya]

I have a huge outrageous light box my husband rescued from the garbage cuz I threw it out for being too big...I guess I'll be glad that he did now.*sheepish grin*