Templates

After nearly two years of development, the Baptist Fan longarm template was finally released to the public on December 10, 2012. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, much to our delight. Since I've been using this tool myself for almost two years, it's very easy for me to use but I wasn't sure about a new user. Thankfully, most folks are also finding it easy to use. Whew!

The patent-pending TopAnchor system allows the templates to rotate around a stationary anchor post to create quilting designs. That's what sets these templates apart from the other tools available to longarmers.

The first in the line is the template that makes arcs for designs such as the traditional and ever-popular Baptist Fan. A template for feather wreaths is scheduled to be revealed and released in Spring 2013. A few months later, templates will be available to make several types of stars. Beyond that - who knows!

Below is a photo of the Baptist Fan template in use. Note the stationary anchor post and cap at the lower right, which allows the guide arm to rotate with the hopping foot. This is vastly different from most other longarm templates currently on the market that are normally held in place while the hopping foot is moved along the side.

 


Happy Stitching!

7 comments:

  1. This looks great! where would I buy one and how much? I saw Sheryl's blog on it and she really likes it,, per her 'she loves it'
    thanks
    Helen

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    1. So sorry,, should have looked at your side bar links.. I found it
      Helen

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  2. Looks just like what I can achieve with my "groovy boards" with my Handiquilter....so will pass it up for the moment. Very interesting, tho.

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  3. There are many different ways to create arc patterns on quilts, and it's good to be able to choose what works for you.

    However, with groovy boards, you are limited to only the pattern on the boards. Then there is a lot of moving to and from front & back to adjust and line up the following rows. By contrast, the EZ Arc template can be moved around to stitch anywhere and in any direction, using however many of the arcs you want in your pattern. It also puts you in front of the machine where the action is so you can keep an eye on the stitching; there is no need to constantly walk around to the back of the machine to operate it.

    It is indeed good that quilters have choices.

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  4. By the way, the groovy boards cost about twice as much as an EZ Arc template.

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  5. What is the template you were using in one of the videos when you were sewing back over one of the arcs? I want one of these EZ Arcs, and one of those other templates or guides as well. I'm a newbie and just renting a longarm now, but I have wanted to do baptist fans FOREVER, and this looks like it would be so much easier than using the acrylic circle templates.

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    1. That is a teardrop template from Quilter's Rule and I use it for many things because it's so handy.
      Tear Drop - Small MQT-SM04 http://quiltersrule.com/template/machquiltMain-NEW1.html

      Check us out on youTube because we are bringing out new templates this week (Five-point Star) and next (Feather Wreath). Search for 'TopAnchor Quilting.' And be sure to PRACTICE a lot to get really comfortable and at ease with every new tool you get.

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