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Lucky Penny BearsI've been designing TB patterns for almost 10 years (on and off) and have collected quite a bunch of them, I was thinking of laminating them for safekeeping, anyone out there laminate your patterns? I was also thinking of getting my DH to cut out some of my often used patterns in balsa or another lightweight but fairly sturdy (balsa isn't that sturdy) wood on the scroll saw, I think the minis would be okay on balsa... 
Hi Becky,
Oh wow, I never thought of transferring my patterns to wood... boy those would never wear out!
Yes, I laminate my patterns. I have my patterns scanned in and on my computer's hard drive. I also have copies of them burned to DVD just in case something happens to the hard drive 
I print my patterns out on the printer using card stock (like the type used in scrapbooking),.... then before I cut them out - I use the clear contact paper, put it on both sides... and THEN I cut out my pattern. They stand up very well this way.
Becky, I just use the plastic template sheets that Edinburgh carries. Check here: http://www.edinburghimports.com/shoppin … 92364=S016. They come in 14 x 20 inches and 8 x 11 inches. I just draw my pattern pieces onto this plastic sheeting with a Sharpie marker and cut them out. They stay nice (except when I mark all over them)--they don't get destroyed.
Debora
Chowlea BearsBecky - there was a recent thread on here - something like 'How do you store your patterns' It had a lot of very interesting contributions from people giving several different alternatives.
I hope you can find it - its a very good read plus lots of practical tips.
I think Lisa cuts out her patterns in MDF or some such.
Melbourne, AustraliaBecky,
I also use plastic quilters template, then store them with a pic of the bear and a list all the items used including the mohair, in envelopes like this. 
I also colour code for each of the 3 different ranges I design. Hope this helps.
Hugs,
Sandi
I use a XYRON laminating "machine" -- actually has a hand crank, no machine parts at all to speak of -- that's sold at crafts stores in the scrapbooking section.
KrI always laminate my patterns with a hot laminate machine.
First I laminate the pattern and than I cut the pieces. That's the best way to use the pattern more than one time - I think.
Because I only work with my own patterns, I make them in Corel Draw - it's a vector graphics software.
When I habe been finished the pattern I always burn the cdr-file on a disk and to be safe I host the file at my webspace in a safe folder. So have the chance to upload the file if necessary 
Matilda Huggington-beareWelll I gave this laminating of patterns a go and found that they were slippery on the fabric and that My hands werent able to hold them still. I ended up ruffing up the plastic. Just toget it to grip. I would love to have them in wood. I think that would be heaven.
Any hints to fix the slippage????
Wendy 
VallierBearsI've heard people using Transparency Film. It's that durable but flimsy plastic you use for over head projectors Being Transparent, You can see through them and can use a perminant marker to draw/write your info on them.
I thought they were a brilliant Idea.
Richy~
Sassy Bears & FabricsWendy,
Try glueing some thin, cheap felt on the back. That should make it stay. Or you could use some double-stick tape (sticky on both sides).
Swan Valley BearsMy preference is the quilter's template sheets too. You can buy them at Walmart, very inexpensive but they come only in 8.5 x 11 inch sheets there. (6 to a package.) They last forever and because the plastic is sort of frosted (not slick), they don't slip around.
