Block 19 – Billie’s Sampler
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.
Cutting
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
Assembly
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.
