This is what NOT to do, I did not have any freezer paper & for the life of me I couldn't even remember what it was called? So I improvised & used parchment paper UGH what a pick out mess! The only good thing about this is it gave the confidence or well now I have no other alternative so I did it all freehand............well after I picked out the bits of parchment. Lesson learned!

Many thanks for the Information on how to use freezer paper to quilt. I have never heard of this before. Something new to learn every day. Hugs Shirley

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by pldc 16 Apr 2014

I am happy I could pass something useful along. ~hugs~

definitely live and learn. these mistakes are the ones that teach us, sincerely, lynne

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by pldc 16 Apr 2014

so very true. ~hugs~

If you have never used freezer paper to quilt on then this may help you out: You trace your design onto the freezer paper (flat side up & shiny side facing down on the table) cut it out & then you can iron it down with the shiny side down (because it will stick) to your fabric & sew around the outside edges & then pick it off & replace it & iron it again & sew on & sew on........... lol pun intended Or you can cut your freezer paper the size of 8x10" paper & use your printer to print out a design that you like & use it as a template. Cut out your printed shape & then iron it down onto your fabric & sew around the edges of it. You can reuse the same pattern piece many times. I hope that this helps out those who have never heard of this before. This is the easiest way for many people to free hand quilt. It does not hurt your fabric in any way because it is not really a glue that sticks to your fabric & it is easy to pick up & move just like that. Try it you will be surprised @ how easy it is & how nice your project will look!

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by hart 16 Apr 2014

Thanks for the info. Wonderful idea and I can't wait to try it. I have done the chalk but I like this better.

by danababes 17 Apr 2014

Have you tried using the wrapper of a ream of paper? I was thinking the other day that it's very similar to freezer paper as in it has a glossy side inside and a paper side on the outside (other than it's printed with the paper details on the outside) .. was thinking this may be an option for those who don't have access to freezer paper.

by dragonflyer 17 Apr 2014

Thanks, Lor...this is what I was thinking...I couldn't imagine you would actually sew through the freezer paper...but it was hard to tell from the photo you posted using parchment paper as you sewed on the parchment paper...If you need a quick fix...you can always use any paper with a spray of temporary adhesive...trace, cut around the shape and give a quick spritz...

Hmmm, so how do you use the freezer paper? Do you sew the pattern through the freezer paper after it is ironed to the fabric...or ???

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by pldc edited 16 Apr 2014

I will try to explain

I have never heard of using freezer paper for quilting. I have used the tissue like paper made for quilting and have had to pick out the paper. I would like to know more about using freezer paper. Sorry about the picking it is no fun. Thanks

So, it wasn't a "fail" after all! Good for you.

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by pldc 16 Apr 2014

I did learn NOT to use it lol so yes your right I did. thank you for helping me see the humour in this! ~hugs~