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Free Standard Issue Vol.5 No.7 – July 2014
Gift Idea –
Make Quilt
Kits for
Others
PROJECT –
Tunnels Quilt
Pattern
New
Fabric
Releases
How To Earn
Money With
Your Quilting
Hobby
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Online Quilt Magazine Table of Contents
Make Quilt Ki ts for Others …………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4
How To Earn Money With Your Quilting Hobby ……………………………………………....…………………………………………………………………….. Page 7
What’s New From The Fat Quarter Shop …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
PROJECT – Square and a Half Quilt Pattern ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Book Reviews …………………….…………………..……..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Recipe Corner – Apple Crumble Slice …………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………..
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Reader “Show and Tell” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…………...…..
BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Cut Glass Dish Block ……………….…………….……..……………..................................................................... ...
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Today's Tips.................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 32
YES – We Want To hear From You............................................................................................................................................... Page 33
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Letter from the Editor
Jody Anderson
Hi!
Welcome to another month, and another issue of our Online Quilt Magazine. It’s a funny time of year
now – I’m part reflecting on the year that has been so far, and part looking forward to the next full 6
months still to come. There’s almost a half-thought coming through too about Christmas… but I’ve
decided to push that thought away for at least another couple of months – there’s still plenty of time
between now and Then!
Having said that though – it never hurts to have a few gift ideas on hand, and Rose’s new quick quilt
pattern could be just the thing! Penny’s great gift idea for quilting friends or family is worth thinking
about now too.
There’s all sorts of goodies to check out in this month’s issue – new articles and ideas, ‘old favourite’
features and more…
Enjoy!
Jody
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How about giving quilting kits for holidays and
other gift-giving occasions?
Chances are that friends and family have been
admiring your work and have even stated they
wish they could quilt. Those are the people who
would love to receive your quilting kit this year.
Putting together a quilting kit is not hard and it
will allow you to share your craft with others.
First, remember to keep your quilting kits simple.
A throw pillow, a wall hanging, table runner or
placemats are a good start.
Next, pick your designs. Be sure to keep them
pretty basic so beginners will not easily be
discouraged. Make a copy of the finished design
or quilt block so it can be used as a check point
throughout the project.
Cut and label the pieces of fabric needed to
complete the project. Remember to include
directions. Either handwrite them or type them.
Remember to include information about the
batting unless you plan to include it in your kit as
well.
Remember to include all the necessary notions in
your quilting kit: a small pair of scissors,
coordinating threads and a couple of needles.
Your recipient will be delighted!
Quilted ornaments, tree skirts and table runners
make nice quilting kits. Find your favorite designs
and make holiday quilting kits for your friends.
For friends who have some quilting skills, you
Make Quilt Kits For Others
By Penny Halgren from www.How-To-Quilt.com
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could assemble kits to make quilted clothing
items or larger projects.
If you are part of a quilting club that is looking for
a fundraiser, creating quilting kits would be ideal.
Quilting kits encourage others to learn the craft
and give a sense of satisfaction upon completion.
The fundraiser could be year around since many
of the projects could be completed and be given
as gifts or holiday ornaments themselves. Keep
skill levels in mind when making quilting kits:
beginner, intermediate and experienced.
If your club is making quilting kits for a fundraiser,
keep in mind to price the kits according to the
level of difficulty for which they are designed and
on the contents inside the kit.
A beginner kit will cost less than a quilting kit
because it will not be as complex and detailed.
Complex designs will involve more work in
putting the quilting kit together. More supplies
will also be needed to complete it...which in turn
means more cutting of pieces.
Packaging your quilting kits is simple. Use
resealable plastic bags to hold the items. Include
a copy of the finished product or of the quilt
block template. Don't forget detailed instructions,
too!
Add your phone number to the instructions in
case your friend runs across something they don't
understand. Zip the plastic bag closed and your
quilting kit is complete!
(Photo from www.thethriftyquilter.blogspot.com )
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If you want to give something a little more than
your quilting kit, tuck it inside a personalized tote
bag that will be handy for carrying along the
project (and future projects).
Personalize the tote bag yourself with appliqué,
rhinestones, fabric paints or embroidery (or a
combination of them all). You may also take the
bag to a local embroiderer for a custom
monogram or personalization.
You may soon find that your quilting kits are the
hit of the holiday season and don't be surprised if
friends and family come to request your quilting
kits each year!
About the Author: Penny Halgren is a quilter of more than 27 years, and enjoys sharing her love of quilting with others. Sign up for her free quilting tips, quilt patterns, and newsletter at http://www.How-to-Quilt.com
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Are you a non-professional quilter or a part-time
quilter looking to make some money from your
quilting? Are you having a difficult time
monetizing on your masterpieces? If the answer
is yes, then read on.
Study the market before you start
If you are really serious about turning your quilts
into cash, it's important that you study the
market before you start. Studying the market
helps you discover what types of quilts are in high
demand.
As soon as you find out, you may consider only
making those quilts which are in high demand
among your potential customers. Doing so makes
it easy to sell your quilts while letting you get a
good price for a quilt.
Pricing quilts
Determining a price for a quilt consists of a few
steps, the first one being market research which
you should have already done before sewing
quilts.
Keeping track of the time you spend
The second step in pricing needs to be done
during the creation of the quilt, which is "keeping
track of your time". You should note down or
maintain a record of the time you spend on the
quilt; this includes the total time you spent on the
quilt (from picking a design to finishing the quilt).
Start with finding out the overall time you spent
on each of the steps in making a quilt (preparing
the pattern, piecing, basting, quilting, binding,
putting your sewing room back in order after the
quilt is finished etc.), then estimate the total time
it takes on all these steps and divide it by the size
How To Earn Money With Your Quilting Hobby
By Kirsten Stone
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(in sq.ft) of your quilt. Now you have calculated
the time it takes to produce one square foot of a
quilt of that particular type.
Figure out how much your time is worth
The next step in pricing is determining the price
of your time, or deciding how much the time you
spend on making a quilt is worth.
If you are a relatively new quilter or if you are
doing an unskilled work then the minimum wage
might be between $6.00 and $7.00 per hour. If
you are an expert quilter or performing difficult
work, your time is worth significantly more than
that. Something around $10-$15 per hour should
be good rate in this case.
Still, it's truly up to you to decide how much your
time is really worth. The market research you had
done can help you in making a decision about
that. You may also wish to contact other quilt
sellers in your area and talk with them about this
and reach a conclusion.
Appraisal
An appraisal is a formally written document
about the estimated value and other attributes of
a quilt. Stuff that should be included in a quilt
appraisal are, a complete description of the quilt,
a defined value, system used in determining the
value, the purpose of the appraisal (sale or resale,
insurance purposes, IRS requirements, division of
property etc.) and the signature of the appraiser.
Selling your work
After your quilt is finished, you would likely want
to sell or market it so that you can generate
money for the time and effort you had put in
sewing your quilt.
Small scale quilters, new quilters, part-time
quilters, or someone doing quilting as a hobby
usually discover that the marketing of their quilts
is tougher than the production.
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So let me look at some quilt marketing methods
which can be helpful for the above mentioned
group.
Quilting brokers and stores
It's difficult for beginner quilters and part-timers
to open their own quilt stores and sell their quilts
there.
For these types of quilters it will be useful to look
for other ways of promoting their work. There are
quilt brokers and handicraft stores that will be
glad to sell your pieces for a commission. It
should be easy for you to find such brokers and
stores in your area and offer your quilts through
them.
When your quilts become popular and when the
demand for your quilts increases you may wish to
step up to larger scale or full time quilting and
consider directly marketing your products to
customers.
Join The Club!
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Selling your work at internet auction websites
Another option available for amateur or part-
time quilters is to list their work on internet
auction sites. There are plenty of them available
out there.
Online auctions make it possible for a quilter to
seek a way to sell the quilts at maximum price.
Some of such sites even give you options to sell
your quilts at a fixed price instead of listing it for
auctions. It's up to you to figure out if you want
customers to bid for your product or just buy it at
a price you specified.
Some sites might even allow you to specify a
"Minimum Bid" so that you can prevent your
work from being sold at a lower price than you
want. This is a really good way for part-time or
hobby quilters to sell their work.
Alternative quilting related income sources
There are many other ways to generate income
from quilting related activities. Next you'll find
two such ways that require a certain level of
knowledge.
Offering quilt lessons
If you are an experienced quilter and don't have
much time (only a couple of hours a day) to
invest, you might want to pick this option.
You could find some schools teaching quilting and
contact them offering to run a quilting class for
beginners.
If you have a unique quilting technique of your
own about which you can run classes, it will be
much easier for you to get a contract as a quilting
teacher.
Another option is to offer quilting lessons at your
own place. You might use your spare time like
this and you should be able to earn good enough
revenue from this.
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Designing new quilt patterns
If you are someone who is good at sketching new
and unique quilt patterns, you can easily make
money selling them to other quilters as demand
for fresh patterns will always be great.
For marketing quilt patterns of your design, you
could use the same methods described above for
marketing quilts.
Like in any venture, if you use your time and
resources in the most efficient way it's not hard
to make a successful quilting career or generate
good revenue from quilting.
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We're pleased to be able to bring you a selection
each month of the Newest Fabric Releases and
the new season fabric "must haves".
MILK COW KITCHEN BY MARY JANE BUTTERS FOR
MODA FABRICS
Carpenter, waitress, janitor, upholsterer,
secretary, ranch hand, milkmaid, wilderness
ranger, environmental activist, entrepreneur,
author, and trend-setter, MaryJane Butters has
worn many hats (and aprons) in her day, but
none more proudly than that of modern-day
farmgirl.
Milk Cow Kitchen collection is a whimsical
expression of her love of farming.
See this collection at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabric/milk-
cow-kitchen-mary-jane-butters-moda-fabrics
What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop
From Kimberly Jolly at www.FatQuarterShop.com
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BIRCH FARM BY JOEL DEWBERRY FOR FREE SPIRIT
FABRICS
Joel Dewberry loves combining his love for rustic
charm with modern living. His Birch Farm
collection dazzles in vintage floral and modern
graphics in cool blues and greens, to create
unexpected combinations.
See More at: http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-
spirit/birch-farm-joel-dewberry-free-spirit-fabrics
COTTON + STEEL COLLECTION FOR RJR FABRICS
The long awaited launch of 2014 is finally here.
Cotton + Steel, a new division of RJR Fabrics,
includes five designers, Melody Miller, Rashida
Coleman-Hale, Alexia Abegg, Kim Kight and Sarah
Watts. All of their collection was inspired by
vintage and modern prints that that’s new and
fresh.
Check it out at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/cotton-and-steel-
fabrics
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PROJECT – Square and a Half Quilt Pattern
By Rose Smith from www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
Square and a Half Quilt Pattern
I have used nine square and a half quilt blocks to make this 55 inch square quilt, using ¾ yard of green, 1 yard each of dark blue and white, with 1¼ yards of light blue.
Cutting requirements:
3.7/8 inch squares: fifty four each in dark blue and white
3½ inch squares: nine green, thirty six white, thirty six light blue
4¼ inch squares: eighteen green, nine light blue, nine dark blue
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(Note- photo example shows half square triangles
with dark blue and green fabric)
Making the half square triangle units
Use the 3.7/8 inch squares to make half square triangles. Place a white square and a dark blue square with right sides together and mark a line along the diagonal. Sew a ¼ inch seam either side of the marked line and cut along the line. This will produce two half square triangles which are 3 ½ inch squares.
Press the seam allowance towards the dark fabric and trim the corners of the square. Put these to one side now so that they don’t get confused with the quarter square triangles made in the next step.
Making the quarter square triangle units
Use the 4¼ inch squares to make half square triangles as above, using one green square with either a light blue or a dark blue square.
Place one green/light blue half square triangle right sides together with a green/dark blue half square triangle. Make sure that the green on one square is placed against the blue in the other square. Mark a line along the other diagonal – so that it crosses the seam. Sew a ¼ inch seam either side of the marked line and cut along the line.
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This produces two quarter square triangles which are now
3½ inch squares. Each one has two green quarters opposite
each other and a light blue and a dark blue quarter opposite
each other.
Making the square and a half quilt block
I think it will be easier to see the layout of the block if I show you the middle first. This is nine patches with a green square in the middle, a light blue square in each corner and a quarter square triangle unit against each edge of the central square. Note that these are placed so that the dark blue triangle is always along the edge of the green square.
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Now it’s a simple matter to add the outer layer of the quilt
block. There’s a white square in the middle of each edge
and dark blue/white half square triangles everywhere else.
These are placed so that the dark blue triangles seem to cut
across the corner of the block. In each corner there are
three half square triangles and these are placed so that the
triangles are facing the same way as each other in each
corner.
Sew the squares together across each of the five rows and
then sew the rows to each other. You will need nine of
these quilt blocks.
Assembling the quilt
This is a terribly easy quilt layout – just sew the quilt blocks
together in three rows of three.
I have used three borders to frame this quilt. The first
border is made using 2½ inch strips of light blue fabric.
You will need two lengths of 45½ inches for the top and
bottom of the quilt and two lengths of 49½ inches for the
sides.
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For the second border I have used 1½ inch strips of the green fabric. Make two lengths of 49½ inches for
the top and bottom and two lengths of 51½ inches for the sides.
Finally, for the third border I have returned to the 2½ inch strips of light blue fabric. You’ll need two
lengths of 51½ inches for the top and bottom and two lengths of 55½ for the sides.
The square and a half quilt top is now complete and ready for layering, quilting and binding.
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About the Designer: Rose Smith was born and brought up in Zambia in Africa. She moved to the UK when she
was 18 and now lives in Shropshire, indulging her passion for quilting and sewing. She has sewn all her life -
‘anything that stood still long enough’ in the words of her children - but now finds that patchwork and quilting
have taken over her life. She indulges this passion by posting patterns and tutorials on her website for all to
share. www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
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“Minimal Quiltmaking” by Gwen Marston
Gwen’s latest book is a ‘free-ing’ quiltmaking
delight not to be missed!
In this book, she takes the reader through her
process for designing minimal quilts, and it is her
clear explanations of the processes that make this
so worthwhile.
For a pleasant change, this is a book that gives
permission to quilt creatively, based on intuitive
quiltmaking, rather than following strict sets of
rules.
Gwen encourages playing around with colour –
whether neutrals, or a simple and bold palette,
and also with design. Start with a basic idea, and
work it out from there as you sew.
Her discussion on the quilting designs she has
used is interesting and thought-provoking too.
Book Reviews
By Annette Mira-Bateman from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
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This book has great photos throughout, and
includes a large selection of similar minimal quilts
from a range of other quiltmakers to further
inspire.
(For a more detailed look at the cover “The Winter
Beech” quilt, refer back to Vol 3 No 11 – our
November 2012 Online Quilt Magazine issue.)
“Minimal Quiltmaking” by Gwen Marston is
available from: American Quilter's Society, PO
Box 3290, Paducah KY 42002-3290 or
www.americanquilter.com, or ask your quilt book
retailer.
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“Beyond Neutral” By John Q. Adams
These 16 wonderful quilts have been inspired by
the natural world - wind and sky, earth, water,
leaves and grass, lava, coral and stone and flying
birds.
John Adams taught himself quilting from blogs
and tutorials rather than by attending instructor-
led quilting classes.
This fantastic book is organized around 'natural
neutrals'.
John says, "Look past white. Leave cream for
another project. Be bold in your fabric and colour
selection. You might never look back."
The photos of these quilts against natural
outdoor settings show where his inspiration
comes from. The quilting patterns enhance the
design elements.
Clear instructions and diagrams for the making of
each quilt are included, with hints and tips as
well.
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Deceptively simple, but so striking. You'll be
putting away your cream fabric and going to
study the great outdoors.
What pretty quilts! Not that complicated in
design, but wonderfully eye-catching. If these
projects don't have you rummaging through your
stash, well....I'll be a quilter's uncle!
"Beyond Neutral" by John Q. Adams is published
by Martingale and is available through your local
craft book shop or online from:
www.ShopMartingale.com
(Photos courtesy of Martingale, and Photographer Brent Kane)
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Ingredients
2 ¼ cups plain flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mixed spice
180g butter, chilled, chopped
2 tablespoons chilled water
4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1 tablespoon caster (fine white) sugar
½ small lemon, juiced
1/3 cup sultanas
¼ cup rolled oats
1/3 cup shredded coconut
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 3cm
deep, 16cm x 26cm (base) slab pan. Line with
baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at both
long ends.
Process flour, brown sugar, mixed spice and
butter in a food processor until mixture
resembles breadcrumbs.
Add 1½ tablespoons chilled water. Process until
mixture just comes together, adding more water
if required.
Wrap ¾ cup dough in greaseproof paper.
Refrigerate until firm. Press remaining dough into
Recipe Corner – Apple Crumble Slice
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prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until
light golden. Allow to cool completely in pan.
Meanwhile, place apples, caster sugar and 1
tablespoon lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir over
low heat until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat
to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring
occasionally, for 15 minutes or until soft and
pulpy. Allow to cool completely. Stir in sultanas.
Spoon apple mixture over pastry base. Coarsely
grate chilled dough into a bowl. Add oats and
coconut. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake slice for 35 to
40 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool
completely in pan. Serve.
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This month we continue our regular segment of
“Show and Tell” quilts made by our Online Quilt
Magazine Readers. It’s been another busy month
too!
We will include them as long as you can send
them to us, and that way we can all share in the
wealth of creativity and inspiration abundant
within our quilting community.
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“This is a project I completed from the Julia Wood Quick and Easy Hexie Book. So much fun and easy to make.”
- Sandy W. USA
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“…a photo of a quilt I made for a friend in the UK.
Pam and I became friends when we both
immigrated to Perth to be with our husbands
whom were FIFO workers. With the boys being
away a lot we became firm friends. I saw the
center panel in a book and Pam mentioned that
her bedroom at home was Blue and White. It got
a bit bigger than I intended. I posted it to the UK
Reader “Show and Tell”
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in January but unfortunately it arrived back on my
doorstep yesterday as the UK customs wanted to
charge Pam over 168 pounds for my gift.
I now have a friend travelling to UK in July and
she will take it as hand luggage the quilt will have
more air miles than either Pam or I!”
- Valmae G., Australia
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“Cuddly bears for Annie” was made from a kit
that I purchased a month after my step
granddaughter was born. It was completed
relatively quickly – only 2 years in the making! I
gave the cot quilt to Annie for her third birthday.
It is hand appliqued, machine pieced, hand and
machine quilted.
The “Buzzy bees” and “Welcome” wall hangings
were both made from kits purchased from a
fantastic patchwork shop in Temora NSW. They
were my “road trip” projects for overnight stays
away from home. I did seem to spend quite a bit
of time away from home as these wall hangings
were both finished in about 18 months. Both are
hand appliqued, machine pieced, and hand
quilted.
A girl I knew liked a chook wall hanging that I had
made for my sister in law so much that she asked
me to make one for her. I did not want to do the
same again, so I looked through one of the Chook
Shed books and found this design. The chooks are
hand appliqued from scraps in my stash, machine
pieced and very simply hand quilted. It now
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resides proudly on my wall at home as the girl
moved interstate.”
- Ingrid K., Australia
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“The ‘French Affair’ is a pattern by one of our
local designers, Shan Day, which I did block by
block and ‘quilt as you go’.
The patchwork cross is one I worked out the
design for myself as I only had a picture that I
found on the internet, to work from.
I made it in three weeks’ time and will be giving it
to our church to use as a banner in the sanctuary.
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This quilt has drawn many comments which to me
is a sign that I did it right as it was really a work
of passion from the heart.“
- Yvette de J., South Africa
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This block is an easy but striking one, made from
pieced squares and half-square triangles. Play
with the colour and block arrangement for great
quilt layout effects.
To make this 12 inch block as shown, you will
need 4 different fabrics, and once you have
rotary cut the pieces according to the Cutting
Diagram, you can piece them together as shown.
Block of the Month
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Today’s Tips:
You Know you are a Quilter If........
There's more Fabric in the House than
Food
"Fat Quarters" are not the heaviest part of
your body
Your ironing board is always set up but
you never iron clothes
You think of your job as an interruption of
your quilting time
You pet Fabric
People are always picking threads off you
You can measure a scant 1/4 by eye
"Featherweight" Doesn't mean Boxer
Your "UFO's" are not from outer space
You clean up your sewing room & they
think you are leaving
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And it's time for some applique hints and tips too:
Use a wooden toothpick to turn under the
allowance of an appliqué patch when you are
doing needle-turned appliqué. The wood grabs
the fabric better than a needle does.
You can edge-fuse large appliqué shapes by
fusing just the outer half inch of the motif. The
non-bonded fusible web can then be cut away
from the interior to eliminate bulk and stiffness.
Keep the tips coming! We all
love reading hints that work for
you.
Please send them all to
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