Petal Pizazz Instructions

In the Hoop

Supplies you will need

Fabric -- I used about a fat quarter and full quarters for my 24 blocks, plus fabric for the center blocks
Steam a Seam Lite II -- you can get sheets at Joanne's
Fusible web -- one sided, I used Pellon Quilters grid - used for the stabilizer
Clover Mimi Iron -- I use the clover mini iron II got mine at Joanne's , I see no other way to do this ,with out this small iron
Reg medium stabilizer for using for the pattern pieces

Square Blocks

for each block you will need
1 1/2 inch strips
(2 each) 4 3/4 inches
(2 each) 6 3/4 inches
and 1 center block 4 3/4 inches square
this will give you a bit of leeway

Angle Blocks
1 center block 4 3/4 inch
4 corner pieces, 4.5 inch squares, cut diagonal to form the triangles

Note on cutting out pattern pieces. Some designs have a filled flower center.. go ahead and cut the flower pattern to encompass this.. it will make it stranger. same with the inner bow.. cut the full bow, not the little parts

The first step it to hoop some medium stabilizer and sew out the outlines designs. they are the designs starting with pfr. Mark them well on the top before cutting out the pattern pieces Notice I even put some arrows to help with direction

Next step is to remove one side paper of Steam a seam Lie II, and iron your fabric to the Steam a seam II on that side. I then placed the pattern pieces face up on face up fabric and cut them out. Cut them out exactly on the thread line, Until you are ready to use, leave the pattern pieces in place. It helps when getting ready to place them on the block

Note on cutting out pattern pieces. Some designs have a filled flower center.. go ahead and cut the full flower pattern to encompasss this.. it will make it stranger

Hoop a piece of fusible web, sticky side up. Make sure no wrinkles in it
Place the hoop in your machine and sew out the first section of your chosen design. it will be the placement lines for the center square
Remove your hoop carefully and place the center Block on the fusible webb in the hoop
to help you center you can peek at the corners. Press the fabric in place. careful not to run the iron over the edges of the fabric
Replace the hoop and place the first 2 strips in place as shown, Sew the 2 seams
Remove the hoop again and press the seams over. making sure the strips adhere to the fusible web
Replace the hoop again and place the next 2 strips, and sew the seams
Once again press the seams over, it is important to make sure the top fabric adheres to the Fusible webb. It will prevent slipping during the embroidery stage
Replace the hoop in the machine and the next sew out will be the outline of the block. Where seams meet hold with your finger lightly so the foot does not pinch the joins. when the block out line is done the center out line will be sewn out so you will know where to place the flower parts
remove the hoop and place on the iron board, remove the paper from the back of the pattern pieces, place the flower parts in place .. it will be a slight sticky and this will help you place exactly in place. If you are not precise, the fabric will not be in the right place for the embroidery phase, Iron in place well
Replace the hoop for the last time. and now you are ready for the design. Choose the colors and embroidery as normal
Next color
Finished.
Remove hoop when done and remove the block from the hoop. Using the seam line around the out side. as guide, trim leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance
VOILA'

Your Trimmed Block
Extra instructions for the angle Blocks. Iron each triangle as you sew it, and when the outside seam is sewn, be sure to hold the joining seams as shown.. it will pinch over easily. ask me how I know ?????

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