How Do You Embelish Stencil Designs With Fabric Markers On Fabric?
Stenciling on fabric is an interesting way to create quilts that have themes or make a statement. For example if you chose a fabric with a harvest theme or color scheme you might create a wheat motif quilt square using stencils and fabric paint. Before a stenciled quilt piece is added to a quilt or quilted wall hanging a quilter traditionally hand quilts the block. Choosing to take the process an additional step helps put the finishing touches on your design and adds dimension. Adding detail with fabric markers to your stencil design is a quicker option that hand stitching a finish. Stenciling on fabric creates an applique look without using a single stitch. Embellishing with markers does the same. Stretch the stenciled fabric square on a flat surface and place masking tape around the edges. This will keep the fabric from bunching up or moving while you mark on the design. To create a hand quilted look on the stenciled fabric select a thin fabric marker in a matching or contrasting col
