Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Do I need to purchase a Quilt-EZ stylus or will the stylus that came with my machine work?

A:  The Quilt-EZ stylus is precision made to fit exactly in the groove of the template.  Another stylus may fit, but you will most likely have wobble because the stylus doesn't fit excactly.

Q:  How many continuous templates do I need?

A:  We would recommend having at least 2 continuous templates.  This way when you finish your first template and begin your second you can jump the first template to the other side of the second template.  The more templates you have across your table for the size quilt you are working on, the more continuous your quilting will be, and no stoppng to move templates down the table.  The continuous templates are 24" long, two templates will give you 48" of quilting, 3 will give you 72" of quilting, etc. 

It is possible to slide one template down the table, but it does take a fair amount of time to line up the design later.

Q:  How big are the diamonds?

A:  The diamonds are 1 1/4 inch tall and 2 1/8 inch wide.

Q:  What is the spacing on the Baptist Fan?

A:  The distance between circle centers is about 8 inches (7.9 inches, exact)

Q:  What size are the circles?

A:  The circles range from 1/2 inch to 11 1/2 inches in 1/2 inch increments.

Q:  Is the circle template continuous?

A:  No.  After completing one circle the stylus will need to be raised to move to another circle.

Q:  Is the spiral template continuous?

A:  Yes, to an extent.  The spiral is continuous.  Upon completion of the spiral the stylus will need to be raised and the template moved to the next desired location.

Q:  What are the templates made of?

A:  The templates are made from an industrial strength plastic that we found to be very durable.

Q:  How thick are the templates?

A:  3/16"

Q:  How deep are the grooves?

A:  The grooves are 1/16" deep

Q:  Will the templates work with any stylus?

A:  No.  The grooves of our templates are slightly smaller than most stylus designs.  The templates would be harder to use, if useable at all.

Q:  How big are the templates?

A:  They are also referred to as panels.  The long arm panel is 13.5" x 24", the mid-arm panel is 10.5" x 24", the short arm panel is 6.5" x 24".

Q:  How do they stay on the table?

A:  We include a special non-slip backing that prevents the templates from moving when placed on any bare surface.

Q:  How do the templates hook together?

A:  The templates connect together with special clips included with each order.

Q:  How much do the templates weigh?

A:  A 24" panel weighs less than 2 pounds.