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Quilting Patterns. Suggested Perforated Quilting Patterns
Marking a quilt for quilting is more nearly like an artist's job than any step in the
making of a quilt. On pieced blocks straight lines, which follow the seams of the
patchwork or cross into checkerboard or diamond effects, are usually best. On the
alternate plain blocks or strips and on borders the quilting may be as ornate as desired.
Manufacturers have adapted some of the old-time favorite designs in addition to
originating new patterns, to fit other space plans. These come on a special tough but
transparent paper, the design perforated so that it may be used over and over with
stamping paste.
How To StampTo use stamping paste, wet a piece of cotton lightly with benzine or
naphtha, then rub over the paste until the cotton shows color. Place your perforated
pattern over your material, smooth side of the pattern up. Hold pattern firmly in place
and rub lightly over the design with your cotton. Be careful not to get your cotton too
wet. After you have finished using the pattern, pour some benzine freely on a piece of
cotton and clean pattern through the perforations thoroughly. This paste will not smear
like a pencil or powder but does not remove easily. If stamped lightly the thread should
cover it. If you practice first on scrap material you can soon judge how damp to have the
cotton, how little paste will transfer, and then there will be no mistakes. 1. Feather Circle 2. Dove of Peace 3. Four Flowers
4. Pineapple 1. President's Wreath 2. Spiderweb 3.
Butterfly 1. Horn of Plenty 2. Wedding Ring
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