Here is another in-expert video on how I do stems. Just a couple of notes, you can cut close to the stitching but don't cut through the stitching, watch out for steam and hot bias bars if you are using metal.
I took a picture of the back side of the stem so you can see how close I trim the seam allowance.
Great tutorial. I just got some bias bars and have been afraid to try then, but not anymore!
Many thanks.
Posted by: Jill | 09/29/2010 at 10:05 AM
Hi Erin:
You have no idea how much Iam learing from your tutorials and tips. I was doing things totally wrong that I gave up on the starch method. I bought myself an extra iron to keep without steam for applique pressing and Iam ready to start my next block since my wrist is feeling better (still in a splint for the next 4 four weeks but I am going try to do it anyway).
I already have all the material for 2011 block of the month and can't wait for that one to start (the HAPPY fabric line is so gorgeous).
Thank you for your help.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | 09/29/2010 at 12:54 PM
I just watched your video and now I have learned how to use bias bars, so next I will have to find some at the store. Thank you for teaching the basics.
Posted by: Marj | 09/29/2010 at 02:04 PM
This is the method I use, too, and I do a lot at one time. So, I pin all of my sections around a paper towel tube or a toilet paper tube to hold their shape until I am ready to use. Thanks for a very good tutorial.
Posted by: Pat Pollock | 09/29/2010 at 04:27 PM
This was a great segment Erin! Thank you.
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | 09/29/2010 at 07:28 PM
Erin:
Can you PLEASE make a video on how to starch the leaves since I have a lot of them in my next block.
Thanks.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | 09/30/2010 at 07:32 AM
Yes
Posted by: erinrussek | 09/30/2010 at 08:50 AM
How much longer are we voting at McCalls?
Posted by: Sharon | 09/30/2010 at 11:29 AM
I think its one more week
Posted by: erinrussek | 09/30/2010 at 11:48 AM