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What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other’s folly – that is the first law of nature.
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New Topic, I have been experimenting with using my embroidery machine for quilting. I created this butterfly quilt design from a coloring book. I really like the simplicity.
In this baby quilt I am working on, I used a 28 wt Cotton thread, with 3mm stitches.
In the zip I have included the EMB master files for a 8″ and 6″ design. Also included machine files for Janome JEF, Bernina EXP, Brother/Babylock PES and Husquvarna Viking/Pfaff VP3.
Enjoy?
Download link: Butterfly Quilting Files
There is not a more repulsive spectacle than on old man who will not forsake the world, which has already forsaken him.
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I always knew this block as Blazing Star. There are many names some would call it a mini Lone Star etc. But the book says it is a Morning Star, so that is what we will use.
36 x 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inch 45 degree diamonds. This is 8 diamonds of each of your chosen 4 colors If you choose 3 colors then one color you will need 16 diamonds.
4 x 4 x4 inch squares for the corners of this block using your background fabric.
1 x 6 3/16 x 6 3/16 I cut my square at 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 and trimmed after stitching into the block. However cut your large square into quarter square triangles (QSTs). there should be 4 equal triangles.
The next PDF contains templates to use if you want to cut exact sizes.
and finally Paper Piecing templates.
I was going to piece my block the old fashioned way, like you would assemble if you were hand piecing. This didn’t work. Also had major issues cutting accurate 45 degree diamonds. So I eventual broke down and paper pieced this block. There are many little nuances and notes about paper piecing all these diamonds. I will explain as the block develops.
I originally cut my 45 degree diamonds using the markings on my cutting mat. eventually realized the diamonds were 45 degrees but not the correct size
Using seam align glue. I stitched my center diamonds in pairs to create a 8 pointed star, or Lamoyne Star.
Again using seam align glue I stitched the 4 pairs into a set of 2 pairs with 4 diamonds each.
Then I stitched the 2 half’s into a single 8 pointed star block.
When I tried to add the next row of 45 degree diamonds, using Y seams This failed miserably with the sewing machine. I either had a hole at the intersection or a pucker. This would have been so easy nudging and smashing if using a needle and thread and your hands. So I broke down and decided to just paper piece.
now when I started looking at my diamonds i really noticed how off they were compared to the paper piecing shapes. But lucky each diamond was too large and worked with paper piecing so I didn’t have to recut my diamonds.
with all your colors diamonds laid out you are ready to start paper piecing.
The paper piecing units are in sub blocks of 2 diamonds. Take notice that these blocks are directional and need to take extra caution in the direction you assemble your color diamonds and there is a top and bottom of each sub block.
now that stitching each of the sub blocks into the next level sub block of 4 diamonds making a larger diamond. the assembly is simple like i showed originally. stitch in pairs and then stitch again in pairs and then stitch the 2 half together.
The notice is how the seam lines and colors interact to keep them all going the correct direction I warn that you must take caution when assembling the sub blocks. I had to remove several of my diamonds to put them in the correct arrangement so the colors and seams all align properly.
You star is complete. Now we must add the background squares and QSTs to finish the block off
I marked each point in the block with a pencil showing where the 1/4″ seam was. Also marking 1/4″ on the background squares and triangles so the points can be accurately matched. As you must use Y and partial seams for this step . Also the seams must end exactly at the 1/4″ mark or you get a pucker. if the seam is too short then you get a hole.
after marking the 1/4′ mark in the points using seam align glue I added my corners and middle triangles.
The photo of the finished block is before I trimmed. You will notice the extra fabric in the middle triangles where I cut my large square a little to larger before making into QSTs. and you can also notice some of the pencil marks added so that my seams were accurate. I use true graphite #2 pencils The graphite will brush off and will definitely wash out. Be cautious many modern pencils use polymers mixed with the graphite. These polymers are difficult to remove. So I avoid them.
Congratulations. Blocks 16 is complete.l
Card Trick Block 20 Billie’s Sampler. This is a interesting block. I paper pieced this block to keep my colors and point accurate.
Follow the cutting, it is very unique as you need so many different triangles, I cut my blocks to make the triangles rounded to nearest 1/2″ plus 1/2″ for overlap. There is also Part 1 and Part 2 of the paper piecing pattern. This is so that it fits on A4 or Letter size paper. each paper piecing template should be 4 1/2 inches wide.
I used my Martelli Templates to cut my squares to make my triangles. Some are Half Square and others are Quarter Square. i used the 5.5 inch template for the Half Square Triangles and 6.5 template for the quarter square triangle.
using standard paper piecing techniques assemble your block. it goes together really quickly.
Wow we just finished Block 20 Billie’s Sampler Card Trick. Almost to the finish line
Bridal Wreath is a applique block. I would have loved to turn the edges. But age and limitation can no longer turn the edges on small shapes. Therefore, using raw edge techniques. This was a fun block.
1 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2″ inch block background fabric
scaps for various shapes. 8 hearts, 20 leaves and a bias band for the wreath ring.
The PDF are the templates to make the block Bridle Wreath
Using templates and scraps I cut all the individual pieces out on the stitch line as I used raw edge techniques. however if you are able to turn the edges I included cut and stitch lines.
I looked at using a satin stitch or bias strips to make the wreath ring. I choose bias. I cut my fabric on the bias and double fold. I cut a 1″ inch strip then folded both sides to the center which gives you 1/2″ strip then fold in half again for a 1/4″ bias strip.
using the large circle template and temporarily securing to the center of the 12 1/2″ square background fabric. I placed the bias strip I made around the edge of the circle. I used my Elmer’s purple glue stick. slowly apply the strip around the edge.
the bias ring can be treated at turned edge applique. So I again used the Shelly Tobasche Method. using a modified 0.8mm x 1.0 mm long Balance +20 modified Blanket Stitch. Stitching around the outside and inside of the ring. Remove the center circle template.
Gluing the leaves down around the center ring. ( note: Hind sight i would have added the hearts first) I stitched the leaves using a standard blanket stitch 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm.
adding and stitching the hearts using the same 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm blanket stitch.
Success Block 19 Billie’s Sampler Bridal Wreath is finished. I really enjoyed the applique.
Dutchman’s Puzzle Block 18 Billie’s Sampler. This is a simple fun fast block. There are so so many ways to make Flying Geese sub blocks. However, I paper pieced mine. As I wanted my point to be perfect and accurate.
8 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8″ squares of background fabric. Cut all 8 squares into Half Square Triangles. (Note: I cut my square 4 1/2 inches)
2 x 7 3/16 x 7 3/16″ squares, cut both squares into Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs) (Note: I cut my squares 8 1/2 inchs. and only used 2 colors. Therefore, only needed 2 squares as you only need 8 QSTs for this block. if you choose to use more colors then adjust accordingly.)
I found it much easier and faster to simply paper piece. You will need 4 of these paper piecing templates and while printing each should measure 6 1/2″ square.
Using seam align glue. Start with a QST and secure. then add a HST on each side using standard paper piecing methods. since I cut my pieces a little too large then alignment was fast and easy. then proceed to the QST 2. Now repeast for the 4 units.
now that all 4 units are complete, Trim on the cutting lines of your paper piecing templates.
Using standard methods assemble as a 4 patch Note of caution to keep your pieces turned correctly to form the puzzle design.
Congrats – Block 18 Dutchman’s Puzzle is now complete.
This is a fast and easy pieced applique block. was fun to make. Grandmother’s Fan block 17.
1 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2″ inch square background fabric
6 x blades using colors of your choice cut using the templates below.
I cut my 6 blades using the templates in the PDF. Using seam align glue secure the templates to your fabric. I used scraps from previous blocks.
I assembled my blades one at time. wanting to keep my color order correct and for accuracy. using seam align glue again with pins align each of your blades in the proper order. The stitching line on the template helps with accuracy.
after assembling all 6 blades. and pressing properly.
wanting a smooth edge, I decided to turn my edges. Using a piece of waster soluble mesh stabilizer. laying on top and stitching a 1/4 seam on the stop and bottom curve of the fan.
Trim excessive stabilizer away
because both sides are left open. Turning was no issue. it was fast and easy.
using low heat on your iron press your fan smooth. Be careful that your iron is not too hot as it can melt the stabilizer on the back. Because you used water soluble you do not need to remove the stabilizer. This gives you are good clean perfect edge to applique your fan to the background square.
I used my Elmer’s Purple glue stick to secure my fan to the background. it is easy to align just align so that the two sides are even with the edges of the 12 1/2 inch background square.
I used a special applique stitch. A modified blanket stitch. which is 0,8 mm wide by 1.0 mm length with a Balance adjusted to +20 This makes the blanket stitch look very similar to a blind hem but with only one stitch forward. Also this allows me to use my straight stitch 1/4″ foot and plate on my sewing machine. (Note I use a Bernina) This method also worked on my Pfaff but had to use my 9mm stitch plate because the machine automatically recognized my stitch plate
I also had a Janome. I could not just adjust the stitch like the Bernina and Pfaff as my Janome didn’t have balance setting for the stitches. However I could make the stitch in the Horizon Link Stitch Composer. (Note: my Janome was a Horizon Memory Craft 12000)
Success – Block 17 is complete
As I get older, the more I stay focused on the acceptance of myself and others, and choose compassion over judgment and curiosity over fear.
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