Squaring up quilt blocks is not something I typically need to do. But with applique blocks it's the best way to ensure your blocks will finish at the correct size. Even the best of quilters can have some shrinking of background fabric during the applique process. So as a general rule applique background fabric is cut 1-3 inches larger than the finished size of the block then trimmed to the correct size after the applique is stitched in place. Most the time the trimming down is fairly simple process. Just press the block and square up to the correct size. This cute little dresden with yo-yo's will take a little extra effort.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Squaring up Quilt Blocks with Embellishments
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Implementing the Scrap Saver System
Well I've pulled out and dusted off the die cutter and decided to jump on board the scrap saver system. What's the point of having all those scraps if you don't use them. And what's the point of having a die cutter if you don't use it. So lets do this! Woohoo! I'm super excited to get this journey started. I'll be using the Bonnie Hunter scrap system. As we all know she is the Scrap Queen. So we might as well follower her lead.
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As I dug through the second bin of green I found this bag of low volume whites hiding in the bottom. This was a happy surprise. I might be able to combine the two green bins to make one since the low volume white needs to find it's way to the neutral bin.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Next! UFO #3 for 2021
Monday, February 22, 2021
On Ringo Lake(A Podunk Picnic) Finish
My quilt labels for the last year or so have been simple white squares with a frame using scraps of fabric from the quilt. This time I decided to get a little wild and crazy and make a cute little heart block. I've also put together a quilt label making kit. In my kit is everything I need to make the same size label for every quilt. Anyone interested in how to make a quilt label kit?