Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Shortcuts.....

My Small World quilt is progressing…..

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…


But I read somewhere that if you build up two or 

three layers of paper, 

it makes the job easier.

Trace to freezer paper


Cut out


Iron to the back of the fabric

Press edges in

Of course, the freezer paper is removed before

appliquing!

The Churn dash block is easier to make if you 

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!


Happy sewing!


SUZ

27 comments:

maria said...

You're making fantastic progress with this. Thanks again for the tips.

Helen McNaught @ AuntyHennys said...

Really loving this one Suz. I spy Mary Ellen's Best Press!! love that stuff!

Marg said...

Looking awesome Susan, and really appreciating your tips.

Debbie said...

What a fun project!

Carla said...

As 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?

Karen S said...

Another 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.

✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾ said...

You are really making progress! Thanks so much for sharing your tips! I spied a person in the window and some Ruby yellow polka dots.

Betty said...

Great inspirational project!

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Looking beautiful!

Julie said...

Thanks 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.

Rachaeldaisy said...

You're flying with colours through this fabulous quilt!! It looks great!! Thanks for sharing your handy hints.

Leanne said...

You are moving quickly and your progress looks great.

Anne / Springleaf Studios said...

It'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.

Wendy @ Wendysquiltsandmore said...

Yours 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.

Monika said...

It looks soo gorgeous!!

Monika said...

It looks soo gorgeous!!

DeborahGun said...

You 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!

Pip said...

You 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.

Melissa P said...

The 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.

Carla said...

I just love it! You sure are zooming along on this

Seams Sew Together said...

Looking fabulous Suz!!

Mary said...

I 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!

FlourishingPalms said...

You 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!

Granny Maud's Girl said...

I only saw this in an issue of Quiltmania yesterday, when I realised that it was what you were making. How cute!

Selfsewn said...

Love your churndash

Live a Colorful Life said...

I'm so glad you are going ahead of me. I will refer back here often.

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

I 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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