My Small World quilt is progressing…..
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| Panel Two |
I love using my little design board….
It makes it easier to move pieces from
machine to
iron and back again
Appliquing using freezer paper is a well known
method…
method…
But I read somewhere that if you build up two
or
three layers of paper,
it makes the job easier.
it makes the job easier.
Of course, the freezer paper is removed
before
appliquing!
The Churn dash block is easier to make if
you
cut out pieces like this….
cut out pieces like this….
Two 2” squares of each colour,
one 1”
x 6” strips of
each colour,
one 1.5” centre square
(I think the instructions
say 2.5" for this one,
but I maybe wrong...)
Make HST the quick way (see previous post)
Strip piece the 6” strips together before
cutting into
the 1.5” pieces required.
Construct in the regular manner.
I made mine with Liberty Tana Lawn.
This fine fabric makes for flat little blocks.
I will leave you contemplating these pieces….
I had some trouble constructing these so I’ll be
back with the maths soon….
I am now onto panel three!
back with the maths soon….
I am now onto panel three!
Happy sewing!
SUZ
You're making fantastic progress with this. Thanks again for the tips.
ReplyDeleteReally loving this one Suz. I spy Mary Ellen's Best Press!! love that stuff!
ReplyDeleteLooking awesome Susan, and really appreciating your tips.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project!
ReplyDeleteAs always, I love how you can say so much in just a few words and wish that I was more like that! This is so darling....how large is the finished project?
ReplyDeleteAnother great panel. Those bits are looking very tiny in parts!! I like the portability of the small design boards and see how useful they are in what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteYou are really making progress! Thanks so much for sharing your tips! I spied a person in the window and some Ruby yellow polka dots.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspirational project!
ReplyDeleteLooking beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that tip on making the churn dash. Definitely easier than how I did it the other day. This looks like a fun QAL to do.
ReplyDeleteYou're flying with colours through this fabulous quilt!! It looks great!! Thanks for sharing your handy hints.
ReplyDeleteYou are moving quickly and your progress looks great.
ReplyDeleteIt's coming along nicely Suz. I hadn't heard of extra layers of freezer paper but then I rarely do that type of sewing. Nice to learn something new.
ReplyDeleteYours is looking lovely. I intend to do this too, but I'm still sorting out my fabrics. I love how you've used bright fabrics in yours.
ReplyDeleteIt looks soo gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks soo gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYou really are flying! And it looks amazing. What a fun quilt to make! I used freezer paper for applique once before - but I left it in and then cut it out at the end (from the back). I guess with such small pieces like you're doing that wouldn't work though. I found using the freezer paper so so much easier and quicker than needle-turn applique which drove me crazy!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be quilting this before you know it Suz :) it is looking absolutely beautiful. I've used 3 layers of freezer paper for turned edge applique, it gives a much stronger template and they can be used several times.
ReplyDeleteThe rate of progress on this one is amazing! You must really be enjoying it. I'm looking forward to seeing it all put together and quilted up.
ReplyDeleteI just love it! You sure are zooming along on this
ReplyDeleteLooking fabulous Suz!!
ReplyDeleteI have seen the multiple pieces of freezer paper as well! I haven't tried it yet but it does make sense! This is looking so good!
ReplyDeleteYou are so ahead of the crowd with the progress you've made on this one. It's just great! Good idea to use multiple layers of freezer paper. But, when I've done freezer paper appliqué, I always iron the paper to the front of the fabric. Then, I don't have to pick out anything from beneath the appliqué piece. Keep up your great work. This is going to be a stunner!
ReplyDeleteI only saw this in an issue of Quiltmania yesterday, when I realised that it was what you were making. How cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your churndash
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are going ahead of me. I will refer back here often.
ReplyDeleteI am so ready for this jury panel to be over with so I can start on my small world. I love all your little hints so will be referring back to them when I do start my project
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