Some of you may have noticed that my go to basket on a small quilt block is the little scallop basket you see above. Since it is making an appearance on Appliqué Block 3 I thought I would give you this little tut on how I do these.
Heads up, when I was first designing this block, only the red check bit was scalloped and that’s what you see in the pictures. I ended up adding scallops to the green part too, because, well, you can’t have too many scallops.
For these I like to use a double layer of thick freezer paper to do these. The freezer paper sticks the template to the fabric and really cuts down on hand tiredness. I do this for most of my larger more complicated shapes. So, trace and cut out you shapes.
Then, iron to the wrong side of your fabrics and cut out, giving yourself a 1/4” seam allowance.
Clip your inner points (some people call this “cleavage” which makes me smile)
I press all my inner points first.
Then my outer curves.
And, here it is, all glued together.
Thank you for the info I have been working with your techniques for appliqué and I love it. You can see my work here: http://percalesquilts.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/creciendo-growing/
Posted by: Diana | 04/25/2013 at 06:57 AM
I love baskets of any type, but I just love your scalloped ones. I'll have to remember that for future projects!!
Posted by: Debbie | 04/25/2013 at 09:33 AM
great tips.
Posted by: Carrie P. | 04/25/2013 at 03:42 PM
Gorgous block!
Posted by: Linda | 04/25/2013 at 05:27 PM
Hi Erin,
What do you apply to the outside rounded edge of the scallop with the paint brush?
Posted by: Laurel | 04/25/2013 at 09:13 PM
Thank you for the lesson on scallops. It always looks easy when you do it! How long does it take you to iron the little basket?
The little cardinal basket block is darling. Thank you.
Posted by: Barbara Hill | 04/25/2013 at 09:53 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the scallops as well! Thank you!
Posted by: Rosalee | 04/26/2013 at 07:22 AM
I LOVE this block! Did I miss the pattern download for this one, or did you post the how-to tutorial in advance of the actual pattern?
Posted by: Rebecca Grace | 04/26/2013 at 11:50 AM
Love scallop basket, I don't see where to download it, maybe you gave the tut 1st. & the download will come soon. Happy to see you feeling better.
Posted by: lynn | 04/26/2013 at 06:03 PM
I love the baskets, especially the scallop edge. I have to try this one soon.
Posted by: Sharon | 04/29/2013 at 08:55 AM
Really super scalloped basket...you make it look so easy!
Posted by: Averyclaire | 05/05/2013 at 12:56 PM
I love it! Makes me want to do the whole quilt (and I really didn't need another project - ha ha!)
Posted by: Ramona Chester | 05/23/2013 at 11:38 AM
There's certainly a lot to find out about this topic. I like all of the points you have made.
Posted by: wordpress themes | 09/23/2013 at 07:05 AM