Marking tool, kit and method of use
OwnerMarilee G. Chapmaninventor
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Abstract
A reusable marking system for use in visualizing, designating and synchronizing the rows, columns or blocks of fabric used in quilt designs is disclosed. The marking system utilizes a plurality of pre-sequenced, pin-type, marking tools to designate the specific order of quilt designs for final assembly. The present invention also includes a kit for receiving, organizing and storing the marking tools.
Claims14
A permanent, reusable marking system for use in designating, visualizing and synchronizing the rows, columns or blocks of fabric of unassembled quilt designs comprising:
- a plurality of sequentially designated marking tools wherein each tool comprises a head component and an elongated pin component;
- wherein said head component comprises a flat-surfaced, dual-sided, section of rigid material and wherein said elongated pin component comprises a rigid cylindrical shaft member attached at one end to said flat section of said head component and wherein said cylindrical shaft member has a needle-shaped point at its opposing end;
- said head component of each tool further comprising a sequential marking on either side of said dual-sided section of rigid material.
A kit for use in designating, visualizing and synchronizing the rows, columns or blocks of fabric of unassembled quilt designs said kit comprising:
- a plurality of sequentially designated pin-type marking tools;
- and,
- a dual-sided housing device having multiple compartments in each side of said housing device for receiving, organizing and storing said marking tools wherein each side of said housing device further comprises a hinged lid and a latching mechanism.
A method of organizing, designating and synchronizing the rows, columns or blocks of fabric used in quilt designs for final assembly of the quilt design comprising the steps of:
- placing sections of fabric upon a design board or wall in order to form rows or columns comprising a specific quilt design,
- attaching sequentially designated pin-type marking tools to the section of fabric at the beginning of each row or column,
- removing and stacking the sections of fabric comprising each row or column of said quilt design in design-specific order whereby the section of fabric having the marking tool attached is at the top of each stack,
- transporting said design-specific stacks of fabric with the marking tools in place to a sewing station for final assembly,
- redeploying said stacks of fabric into design-specific ordered rows or columns using said marking tools as a guide,
- assembling the rows or columns of said quilt design in accordance with the order designated by said marking tools.
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