Substitute for Freezer Paper
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 8:30AM When printing patterns (appliqué or quilting) I sometimes substitute disposable acrylic pallet for the freezer paper. It seems to be just like freezer paper but is thinner, already cut to size and lays very flat. I buy it at Hobblylobby when I have a 40% off coupon. 
I don't do a lot of feather quilting so I did not want to just wing it - especially on my mom's quilt! I found some free quilting motifs at http://forestquilting.com that were just right for this quilt.
I downloaded the motifs and printed onto the disposable pallet with my Epson inkjet printer. I'll add a layer of freezer paper to the back to make the templates stiffer but still able to iron baste in place for marking the quilt.
The large white border will be filled with feathers soon!
free motion quilt, freezer paper
Reader Comments (5)
Thanks for the link! And also the tip about the disposable pallette!
That is tjust too cool! Love the palette paper's use and the free quilt designs are beautiful. Your Red and White quilt is going to be stunning! I can only imagin how thrilled your Mother will be when you give it to her.
Karen B.
Great tip! Your quilt is already beautiful. I can't wait to see the feather quilting. As Karen said, its going to be stunning!
Suzan, your Mother's quilt is going to be beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing your tip on the pallet. I will have to give it a try. I am working on a wall quilt at the moment and am using Ricky's Stable Poly Stuff and using the Superior Vanish thread to mark the design. First time I have used this technique and so far I am really liking it.
Would you please finish that red quilt. I just can't wait to see it done! LOL