{"product_id":"2940013402096","title":"How To Use Templates In Quilting","description":"How To Use Templates In Quilting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the recent increased interest in quilting and other crafts, manufacturers are constantly searching for new products to make quilting easier for busy modern crafters.  One of the innovations that has become a necessity is quilting templates.  Usually made from sturdy clear acrylic, and designed to be used over and over again, templates make marking and cutting pieces for a quilt block a breeze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemplates generally have seam line and other markings on them for the convenience of quilters.  The best templates are laser cut to ensure exact precision for measurement.  With quilting templates, a rotary cutter, and a mat, you can cut the pieces for numerous blocks at one time.  Before templates and the use of rotary cutters, a quilter used paper patterns and cut block pieces with scissors, in much the same way that dressmakers cut patterns.  For quilters who are often cutting small pieces for blocks, cutting in this manner meant precision in measuring was very difficult. In quilting, accuracy is crucial.  One of the frustrations of quilting was making sure the pieces of the quilt block fit together, and with the old-fashioned style of cutting, it was a constant problem. But with templates all such worries are a thing of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuilting templates are available in every size and shape imaginable.  Every geometric shape is represented, and you can buy a set of basic templates for squares and circles and rectangles so you always have them on hand.  You can also buy sets of templates for a specific quilt block.  For instance, if your daughter is getting married and you want to make her a Double Wedding Ring quilt, you can buy a set of templates for that pattern.  Or perhaps your best friend is having her first baby, a son.  You want to make a quilt for him, and so you choose a set of templates for a square that looks like an airplane.  The options are truly unlimited.","brand":"Linda Ricker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069975314672,"sku":"2940013402096","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013402096_p0.jpg?v=1763580855","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013402096","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}