How to make a reusable template for the application of Thermal Stick,
Fusible Peel & Stick stabilizer:
*~*~* 1) Hoop a sheet of heavy cut-away stabilizer.

2) Sew the "Template File" included with all new appliqué designs from Moonlight's Design Shoppe.  (Some older appliqué designs before 2008 may not include a template file; in this case, sew the first placement line of the design only.)

3) Remove sew-out from machine and remove from hoop.  Mark a corner of the top with the name of the design and "top" or "front".  Mark on the backside, "back".  This is important to be sure the back side of the design is traced on to the protective paper of the fusible peel & stick stabilizer.

4) Cut close to or on top of the running stitches that have been sewn with the template file.

Note:  Either the cut-out piece or the stencil (pictured) can be used for a template.  The "stencil method" is best for small designs or pieces because it's easily filed for future use and isn't as easily misplaced or accidentally tossed.  It can also be taped to the stabilizer for accurate tracing without tape getting in the way.