Testing…..testing……….

When I’m at home, with all my handy “gizmos” within reach, working out fmq designs is quite easy. Of course, I always have a sketch book & pencil but a dry erase board is really nice to have as is a large piece of clear Plexiglas/acryllic to lay on top of the specific area on a quilt top and, with a dry erase marker, sketch out those envisioned ideas. OK, but I’m currently in south Texas and all those things are not at my side. Most of the time my “make do” substitutes come from the kitchen and this time is no exception……………

Yup…..plain old wax paper and a wooden skewer to the rescue! You could use anything that will make a mark on the paper’s waxed surface but a skewer is what I had nearby.

So……..some possibilities……………

A side note….I, also, know that some use a product called “Press & Seal” (plastic wrap) and a marker but that was not in this kitchen and I’m really not a fan of black marker near any of my fabric.

Just my first thoughts but I’ll be “listening” further to confirm I’m on the right track. (And, yes, these textiles before me have always let me know what they preferred!!!! Trust me…….they definitely speak!!!)

Please, come back again to see how this story unfolds……………….