| One Block at a Time 12 blocks all appliqué and easy as pie..... It has to be simple for me!!! Sizes include 5x7 and 6x10, ...Only $25 As an added bonus you will get the Chirstmas redwork quilt as well....12 blocks of applique quitblocks in the redwork traditional with a Christmas embroidery design at the center of each.... A $25 value FREE |
| To make this set of blocks into a quilt you will need the supplies below. Also note this is a really easy quilt to do as everything is "marked" to put it together and get all the seems correct. 1. 12 different colors of 6inch squares or several fat quarters cut into 12 6 inch squares 2. scraps for the design, I liked calicos but use what you like, My blocks are on the right and my stitcher, Pat's are on the left you can see she used tone on tone fabrics for a great result, then she tried the same squares with "Red Hat" material and also had a great result. My choices are more traditional, and Pat's more bold but all are equally good...so try your fabrics and see what you come up with. 3. a six inch quilt ruler, mine is from omnigrid, I purchased it at Joannes I see them on line as well 4. a rotary cutter or scissors 5. Fabric for the sashing and backing and outside sashing. 6. batting for the inside of your quilt. 7. If you choose to machine quilt you will need to have a "walking foot" to do a good job. 8. Threads to match your fabric, this helps to make the quilt "pop" with color |
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Instructions: Please note it is assumed you have some experience with sewing
and appliqué. If you do have questions you can asked them on our group, where
there is lots and lots of help.
Each block is assembled in basically the same way, but more instructions are
included in the color chart as some have more steps than others.
Please it is very important you do NOT color sort this design. The colors are not
actual changes but stops so you can trim
I am going through just the Ohio Star instructions, but all of the block are done
basically the same way
1. Cut a square for the base of the block 6", choose a basic color for your
foundation material. Choose your thread, you will not be changing it so use what
you think will really show your block off
2. Choose your contrasting fabric, you need about 6" or one large piece for the
center, about 3" piece will work, and then other pieces for the triangles.
3. Hoop your stabilizer, I used a washaway, Vilene. Then place the foundation
color in the center and it will stitch around securing it. Trim. Next it will give you
another stitching for placement, where to place your material, then place the
scrap piece and stitch around,( you may use an adhesive if you wish), the
machine will stop for you to trim.
4. Now you will begin the triangles, each one will stitch, stop for you to place the
fabric and then you will stitch again, when it stops, trim. Once the triangles are
finished the final satin stitching will start. Before you begin the satin stitching be
sure your trimming is close enough to the stitches to give you a nice finish
5. When your block is done do not trim around the outside, you will need this
material for your seam allowances when you put the blocks together.
Even though the blocks the instructions are the same, the machine will stitch the
outside first holding down your base foundation piece. Then it will move to the
positioning stitching for the material...you then place your material and stitch,
trim, etc....
Once all you blocks are finished you will measure out 1/4 inch from the square
edge and mark and cut or if you have a rotary cutter place your ruler and cut.
The block is slightly longer ( less than 1/8 of an inch ) than wide so be careful to
keep them turned the same way, ( I of course learned this by making the blocks
and not paying attention, LOL ) Or you will have to go back and take them
apart, which is not fun!!! I marked the top on each one after that....
Now you are ready for the first sashing, I cut mine 2 1/2 inches wide so once the
block is sewn you will have 2" sashing around each of the blocks. I love lots of
color so I picked them out to "frame" each block. When you begin you will do the
top and then the bottom and then square the block up....then do the sides and
once again square it up.
Once all of the blocks have the first sashing sewn and each block has been
squared you are ready for your second sashing. I chose a neutral light print, but
take your blocks and place them on different fabrics until you find the one that
pleases you. Now cut the fabric into 2 1/2 inch strips and begin the assembly. I
Chose three blocks across and four down. I first attach the three squares, four
different times. Then I attach them at the top and bottom ( Pictures will be
posted soon) I will also post the finishing as soon as I do it....so hold on, but you
can get started on the squares I have up now and I will be working on the
finishing.....
and appliqué. If you do have questions you can asked them on our group, where
there is lots and lots of help.
Each block is assembled in basically the same way, but more instructions are
included in the color chart as some have more steps than others.
Please it is very important you do NOT color sort this design. The colors are not
actual changes but stops so you can trim
I am going through just the Ohio Star instructions, but all of the block are done
basically the same way
1. Cut a square for the base of the block 6", choose a basic color for your
foundation material. Choose your thread, you will not be changing it so use what
you think will really show your block off
2. Choose your contrasting fabric, you need about 6" or one large piece for the
center, about 3" piece will work, and then other pieces for the triangles.
3. Hoop your stabilizer, I used a washaway, Vilene. Then place the foundation
color in the center and it will stitch around securing it. Trim. Next it will give you
another stitching for placement, where to place your material, then place the
scrap piece and stitch around,( you may use an adhesive if you wish), the
machine will stop for you to trim.
4. Now you will begin the triangles, each one will stitch, stop for you to place the
fabric and then you will stitch again, when it stops, trim. Once the triangles are
finished the final satin stitching will start. Before you begin the satin stitching be
sure your trimming is close enough to the stitches to give you a nice finish
5. When your block is done do not trim around the outside, you will need this
material for your seam allowances when you put the blocks together.
Even though the blocks the instructions are the same, the machine will stitch the
outside first holding down your base foundation piece. Then it will move to the
positioning stitching for the material...you then place your material and stitch,
trim, etc....
Once all you blocks are finished you will measure out 1/4 inch from the square
edge and mark and cut or if you have a rotary cutter place your ruler and cut.
The block is slightly longer ( less than 1/8 of an inch ) than wide so be careful to
keep them turned the same way, ( I of course learned this by making the blocks
and not paying attention, LOL ) Or you will have to go back and take them
apart, which is not fun!!! I marked the top on each one after that....
Now you are ready for the first sashing, I cut mine 2 1/2 inches wide so once the
block is sewn you will have 2" sashing around each of the blocks. I love lots of
color so I picked them out to "frame" each block. When you begin you will do the
top and then the bottom and then square the block up....then do the sides and
once again square it up.
Once all of the blocks have the first sashing sewn and each block has been
squared you are ready for your second sashing. I chose a neutral light print, but
take your blocks and place them on different fabrics until you find the one that
pleases you. Now cut the fabric into 2 1/2 inch strips and begin the assembly. I
Chose three blocks across and four down. I first attach the three squares, four
different times. Then I attach them at the top and bottom ( Pictures will be
posted soon) I will also post the finishing as soon as I do it....so hold on, but you
can get started on the squares I have up now and I will be working on the
finishing.....
| The sno ball block did NOT lend itself to the quilt I tried and tried so you get just a framed square in two sizes, I will however get the square ready and let you have them to work with |
