How to store your Full Line Stencils

Since we introduced the Full Line Stencils to our product range in 2021 they have become a popular addition to longarm and machine quilters' toolkits.

Used in combination with Pounce Chalk they are perfect for producing quick and clear designs onto your quilt tops.

But how do you store them best? Read on for a few ideas...

Full Line Stencils can be rolled. Some quilters use paper towel tubes to store them in. You can get very creative by grouping stencils together and labeling the rolls, and stack them up. They don't hold their rolled-up shape for long.  

Another solution is to keep them in a shallow tub big enough for them to lie flat in. Some garden centres may have trays that will be just the ticket.

 If you get too many, it can be hard to see what's in it. The nice thing is, looking through the pile freshens your memory of what's in there. There could be something you forgot you even had! 

All but the largest sizes of the Full Line stencils will fit in sheet protectors and can be kept in a notebook! 

An alternative way to store them is to clip them together with trouser hangers and hang them somewhere close and convenient. It's easy to flip through and find what you're looking for, and they're out of the way when not in use, safe where they won't get wrinkled.  

With all this talk about wrinkles, I should mention that it's not really a problem if you crease your stencil. The wrinkles can be ironed away. Use Medium to Medium-high heat with no steam and press out those creases! Ironing is an easy fix, but it's nice to avoid them in the first place. That's why it's stressed here to store them in ways that creases can be avoided.  

Enjoy!