Ambrosia Update: Here is a another "Top o the Page" nag. If you like Ambrosia please vote by clicking on the "Vote for Me" button on the upper right side of the blog. One vote per day per computer. If you want to leave a comment on the McCall's site after you vote that's great too. The comments don't appear right away because they need to be screened.
I have some little tidbits I learned from making block 1. Here is a little tutorial on some specifics for block 1.
When making tulips like this
I sometimes find it helpful to make the template like this. This cuts down on the labor of making two separate petals and makes pre-assembling easier.
When I’m dealing with a large complicated flower like the one shown at the top of the page I like to pre-assemble the petals before pre-assembling the flower. Here’s how I do it.
Place the under petal onto the pattern.
Dab glue onto the seam allowance of the top petal.
Place onto under petal and hold until the glue bonds.
Continue to make the rest of the petals in the way.
Glue the centers on top to hold the whole flower together.
check back tomorrow for some of the bird "details" and , of course, another voting nag.
Gosh you sure make it LOOK easy.. LOL.
And thanks again for the daily nag.. I voted!
Posted by: Marcia Kosturock | 01/19/2011 at 07:23 AM
Thanks for the detailed instructions. So helpful.
Can you tell me what line of fabric you are using? I love the colors!
Posted by: kathleen | 01/19/2011 at 10:41 AM
I cannot put enough comments on your Mccalls challenge!! It is priceless and I really thank you for the reminder so that I can vote everyday.
I am waiting to see how you do the top of the birdies head that is a very tiny piece do you do it as one piece or 3 pieces.
Posted by: deb | 01/19/2011 at 12:37 PM
Thank you for such wonderful detailed instructions. I really appreciate the voting reminder, I do hope you win. You really deserve to.
Posted by: Melody | 01/19/2011 at 03:02 PM
Erin
Thank you again.
I would be interested to know how you sew those multi layer flowers to the background. Do you stitch thro' all the layers or do you just stitch the top layer to the lower one?
Posted by: Stephanie | 01/19/2011 at 03:06 PM
Erin, are you handsewing these together? And if yes, isn't it hard to sew the center circles when they are pre-attached. Would love to see a video of your process for that.
Posted by: jojo | 01/19/2011 at 04:25 PM
top layer to lower one is usually how it goes
Posted by: erinrussek | 01/19/2011 at 04:59 PM
Erin, thanks so much for all the tips you are providing. I'm lovin' them as much as the pattern. Voting for Ambrosia!!
Posted by: Pam | 01/19/2011 at 09:52 PM
Hi Erin,
I'm joining you on your Tweets BOM. I really want to blog about your BOM on my 2 blogs
http://quiltygiveaways.blogspot.com
http://blog.petitdesignco.com
but I wanted to ask permission to borrow your images first. I will give credit and have the images link back to your blog when anyone clicks on them. Let me know if that's ok!
Posted by: Norma | 01/24/2011 at 05:25 PM
I am almost done with block 1. when will block 2 be released?
Posted by: betsy | 02/02/2011 at 05:25 AM