Making Snowflakes

I usually machine quilt without any markings.

I just do my own creative thing.

This time I wanted snowflakes,

so...

I tried using Golden Threads Quilting Paper.

I drew my snowflakes (4 different ones)

on the paper.

I then layered either 3 or 4 sheets of the paper

depending on ow many of each snowflake I needed.

I used my free motion foot

with my un-threaded machine

and sewed through all the prepared layers.

I gently separated the layers and

pinned one of the snowflakes

to the top of my quilt sandwich.

I re-threaded my machine and quilted

though the quilt and the paper.

Next, was the removal of the paper.

Now I have a perfect Snowflake on my Snowbound quilt!!

I am not sure how often I will use this method.

I love the result, but I did find it to be very time consuming

compared to my regular method.

I can see how stencils would be a better choice,

my problem is trying to find what I want in a stencil and then

finding it the size I need.

All in all,

I am happy with the result.

Now on to make all the other snowflakes,

I need a total of 13!

I will show you the finished quilt when it is done,

till then,

keep quilting,

Tiffany