Hello Friends!
The center block and finishing instructions are ready! Just in time to tell Santa!
You can find them here:
12/05/2022
12/01/2022
11/29/2022
Peppermint Twist Update!
Since it's almost December and it's snowing here I thought I would post the finishing directions for Peppermint Twist. Mine is still being finished so I don't have any fancy pictures for you. For those of you that ordered the patterns the finishing directions are also in your Downloads from Etsy/Pattern.
11/09/2022
Flower of the Week: Bursting Bud
I really cannot think of a name for this little bloom. It's a really cute little bud about to burst open.
Anyway.
The lesson is very similar to our other flowers but just on a smaller scale.
First off, we trace.
Then cut but here I'm cutting a scant 3/16" because it's tiny.
Clip your inner curves. I give each one about 3 snips.
Starch and press. It's helpful to press in SMALL increments here to avoid getting a point.
UH OH! A point!
To deal with mishaps like points and such, I dab a little starch on and re-press until I get the result I want.
Much better.
To make the green part I do the same trace and cut (scant 3/16") and clip the inner points.
Starch and press (Ooops forgot the pressing photo).
Turn the points under just like we did with the leaf.
And then glue it all together.
11/04/2022
Applique School Pattern Set 3 is ready!
I don't know about you but we have 4" of snow on the ground here...PERFECT weather for sewing! And, just in time I have pattern set 3 ready.
You can find it here:
11/02/2022
Flower of the Week: Zigzag Flower
This week we are going to combine inner points and outer points to make this fun zigzag flower.
The first steps are tracing and cutting, of course.
Then clipping the inner points.
Now a little starch.
And a little pressing.
Just keep going until you're all the way around. The angle of these points is such that you do't have to tuck in the points like I usually do. If you find you need to tuck you point, you might need to add a smaller seam allowance.
Remove the template.
To put it all together I like to add an extra layer to prevent the black fabric from showing through. I just trace my circle template onto white solid.
And cut it out INSIDE the line.
Then just glue it to the back making sure it doesn't stick out (kinda looks like it is in this photo but it's not).
Then just glue it all together!
Check back Friday for Applique School Set 3!
10/28/2022
Putting it all together!
I love pre-making my flowers! It makes placement and stitching so much easier.
I used the circle technique to make a pink circle for my flower center.
Apply some glue to the seam allowance of the circle.
Place onto the green center shape.
Apply glue to the seam allowance of your green center shape.
Place on the outer flower. It really is that easy!
10/27/2022
Easy Inner Curves
The center of this flower is a great chance to learn inner curves. Here's how I did it.
As always, trace your template onto the wrong side of your fabric.
Cut your shape out but this time add a SCANT 1/4" seam allowance. This will make those points easier to manage.
Clip the inner curve. I clipped three times on each curve. For bigger pieces you will need more, for smaller you will need less.
Starch the curve.
Press.
Continue until all the curves are pressed.
To help with the points I also tuck them to the back like this.
Then starch.
Then press.
Until they are all done. This will make the stitching way easier!
Here is a download for easy reference:
10/25/2022
Mastering Inner Points
So many applique flowers have this structure so it's good to practice making sharp inner points and smooth outer curves.
Here's how I do the points.
First, trace.
Then cut out your shape.
At this point I clip the seam allowance at the point. I clip almost but not quite to the drawn line.
Then I like to starch and press all the inner points first. This keeps thing nice and stable.
After all the inner points are done, start on the outer curves. I do them just like leaves.
Once you're done, remove the template.
Here is a download for easy reference:
10/24/2022
Another Week Another Flower
This week we will be learning inner points and inner curves all while making this fun flower. Check back tomorrow for inner point, Thursday for inner curves and Friday for putting it all together.
