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Each block finishes at
8" x 8". Should you desire to make your blocks larger, simply enlarge
the appliqué pieces; for example, a 10" block would require patterns to
be enlarged about 125%. There are 12 blocks in this quilt, all
appliquéd. Although I almost always use the
button-hole appliqué technique, this
time I am opting for
needle-turn appliqué, with a few variations. The blocks will start out simple,
then become more complex.
Fabric requirements are given below.
Along with typical sewing supplies, some type of template plastic is needed
for the needle-turn appliqué technique used in this quilt.
The 12 blocks include:
Fabric requirements vary, depending on the size of blocks made and how you
choose to finish the border(s).
This cute, rose-themed, project includes complete instructions for two (2) different quilt
versions for the same set of blocks:
(1) A straight (sometimes called "horizontal" and shown on the
right)
set that measures
42" x 52" when finished and (2) An on-point set (shown to
the left), that measures
52" x 52" when finished. Note that the on-point setting
leaves one blank block in the middle; this block is your choice, if you
choose to use another. Or, you can choose to leave it plain, as shown.
Appliqué tips can be found in the Quilting Passion
How To's section.
The sample quilt used in the examples uses the
button-hole technique (my favorite
method of appliqué!).
Plan on adding about 1/4 (1/2 for the backing) yard to each measurement above if you choose to set your quilt on-point. And remember, this is a work in progress, so measurements are approximate!
Appliqué pieces can be used from scraps! The instructions given for needle-turn appliqué require the purchase of some type of template plastic.
Comments to this quilt are appreciated, as are pictures of your works-in-progress! Thank you so much!
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