Inner Points…or My Crooked Little Heart

I did this tutorial on inner points using this little heart shape. It didn’t turn out exactly like I wanted but I think it’s charming, in a crooked little way. This same method works for the inner points on the birds as well.

Start with a template.

Trace your shape onto the back of your fabric and cut it out.

Clip you inner point BUT do NOT clip all the way to the drawn line.

Press as you would normally.

I have just discovered THIS product. It's called Jones Tones Sew Secure.

You can apply a very small amount to you fabric to keep from fraying. I found that the fabric did get stiff but I was still able to sew through it with relative ease. The best part is that it didn’t smell bad and give me a headache. I got it here.

Squeeze a small amount out.

Apply to the inner point.

Glue baste down to your background fabric and start sewing. Sew right up to the inner point and stop.

At the inner point take a small stitch into the appliqué fabric ONLY and pull it a little tighter than usual.

Continue until the end.

Ambrosia Update: We are in the last days of voting for challenge 3. If you like the quilt please vote by clicking on the "Vote for Me" button on the upper right side of the blog. Thanks to all of you who have voted and left comments so far. It's been very encouraging.

Comments

[Stephanie]

Thank you Erin. Very interesting - fray glue and a little stitch just in the applique fabric. I'm looking nforward to trying that.

P.S. Ambrosia "done" for the day!

[Marcia Kosturock]

Another product I will add to my list. Smell is VERY important. I have found that it is one of the contributors to my migraines. If it is super strong in smell, I cannot use it. Even perfumes. Please old ladies.. do not over dose in perfume.. LOL. Oh I voted.. thanks for the reminder ;)

[Michelle M]

I never thought of using a anti-fray product to stop the fraying at inner points...duh. Great tip! Thank you Erin.

[Marj]

Thank you for sharing your applique tips. I am new to applique and you make it seem so easy.

[Lori Ginsberg]

I have a brand new bottle of Fray Check. I think I will give it a try. Thanks for the tip.

[Anna]

Interesting, that stitch in the applique fabric only. Now I'm excited to try it out! (I wonder if the family will notice that dinner's cancelled tonight?)

[Stephanie]

Thanks for the extra picture. That is the bit that I have found so tricky in the past. Love the fabric you have used for the heart.

[Pat]

Thanks so much for all your tutorials. Love your designs! I don't think I've missed a day of voting yet...fingers crossed for you!

[Anna]

I tried your tip but wasn't completely satisfied with the inner point - there still was a little fraying. So I tried clipping all the way in to the point and then applying Frey Check before doing the starch. It looks great and is really pointy!
I am concerned though if it will hold up in washing, so off to the kitchen sink we go.