All About Quilting Stencils
When most people think about quilting, they think about different pieces of fabric sewn together. And they are right but there can be a little more to it then just that. Some people use many different pieces of fabric and their reasons for their choices will vary. But some people will stick with two or three types and colors of fabrics so they can make a particular design. If the fabrics are plain in terms of pattern, those quilting may look for ways to add a little design and flare to the quilt without taking away the hand made look.
The best way to go about adding a little design to a handmade quilt is by using quilting stencils. These quilting stencils are a little known secret in the quilting world. It is widely known that these little things can produce tremendous results. The best way to describe how quilting stencils help out is by comparing it to painting. When painting, a person will use a stencil to help guide them in where to paint so that they end with a design they could not have done by free hand. This is the same with quilting stencils except the stencils show where lines of stitching need to go.
Where To Find Them
A lot of times you can purchase quilting stencils in quilt shops or craft stores. You can even order them online and all of them are most often pretty affordable. They come in patterns such as flowers, stars, swirls, and so much more. There are so many different designs and patterns that it would probably take the rest of your quilting career to be able to use them all once and use them properly. Also, let us not forget that there are also free quilting stencils that can be used.
There are many online sites that offer free quilting stencils that you can download and print out. They may be the best place to start when first trying these out so you are not spending money before you make a decision on whether or not you like using them. You can also create and design your own quilting stencils which will add even more of a personal touch to the quilt. Once all is said and done, no one will be able to tell that you used quilting stencils and they will think that you did all of it by hand without any help at all.
