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| I have finished assembling my Mrs. Billing's rosettes, so it was time to piece the Border Nine background and glue baste them in place. I was dangerously close to not having any hand work to do--yikes! Next Step: applique them down. These will be fun to work on for some Slow Sunday Stitching! |
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| Here's a little tip: The strips will be handled a lot as the applique is stitched, so I ran a very narrow bead of Fray Check along the outer seam allowances. I could "stay stitch", but the fabric would probably ravel up to the stitching and I've found this works very nicely! It's important not to use too much Fray Check or it will run beyond the seam allowance and may show on the fabric after piecing. When I start a new bottle of FC, I snip off the barest amount of the tip using a sharp craft knife so I can control the flow. I also lay out the fabric I'm treating on freezer paper (shiny side up) or plastic shopping bags to keep my cutting mat clean. Don't move the fabric until the FC is dry (that doesn't take long) so you don't get the FC on places you don't want it! Happy stitching! |
love these hexies that you have fussy cut so perfect - love that quilt too that they will end up on
ReplyDeleteThat was a close call not having any hand work to do!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like great fun!
Thanks for the tip!
Karin, That is a really good idea with the fray check. I will have to try that. As much as I pick up and put down my hand sewing it usually does fray alot. And close call on not having hand sewing. I actually get withdrawals when I don't have hand work at the ready! Thank you for sharing and linking up with Sew Simple Saturday! xo jan
ReplyDeleteOh these are just beautiful and that's a great tip :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a good tip. I use fray check for other things, but never thought of it for appliqué.
ReplyDeleteNEAT TIP! THANKS FOR SHARING!
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Beautiful blocks Karen and thanks for the tip... very useful! Christine x
ReplyDeleteThis probably helps keep edges from stretching too, but you have also given me another idea to ponder for my old stack of flower blocks, a UFO I would love to finish!
ReplyDeleteLooking great, Karen.
ReplyDeleteGood tip on the fray check.
Beautiful--great tip with the FC
ReplyDeleteThese are so wonderful Karen. That swirly one at the bottom of your top picture is genius! I have a hand stitched border to make for a flower garden quilt, so thanks for the FC tip, I might well meet it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice border...I love the sashing fabric. Have fun stitching your hexies down.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are beautiful. I will enjoy seeing the entire quilt emerge. Enjoy your stitching.
ReplyDeleteWonderful information about the Fray Check - Thank You!! And you blocks are just beautiful!!! I can't wait to see your finished quilt as I know it is going to be just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeletePS Also thanks for the comment about running low on things to hand stitch on Sundays....I think I'm going to 'copy' you and prep blocks to hand stitch too.
I love all those very pretty hexies!! Not a project that I have wanted to start, but I admire those that others have done!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Blessings and hugs!
I love all those very pretty hexies!! Not a project that I have wanted to start, but I admire those that others have done!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Blessings and hugs!
The blocks are looking great. Thanks for the tips for using fray check.
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