Using the seam line around the out side. as guide, trim leaving a 1/4 inch seam allowance
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 3/4 inch strips
(2 each) 5 inches
(2 each) 7 inches
and 1 center block 5 inches square
this will give you a bit of leeway
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Hoop a piece of fusible web, sticky side up. Make sure no wrinkles in it |
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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 |
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Remove your hoop carefully and place the center Block on the fusible webb in the hoop |
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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 |
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Replace the hoop and place the first 2 strips in place as shown, Sew the 2 seams |
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Remove the hoop again and press the seams over. making sure the strips adhere to the fusible web |
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Replace the hoop again and place the next 2 strips, and sew the seams |
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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 |
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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 design will be sewn out. and you will be done |
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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 |
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