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Now we add the D and E pieces to our block starting with the shorter D pieces. When you realize that just a needle width can throw off your seam allowance, this little move makes a difference.Īt this point our block should measure 4½ x 5½ inches. I hope you can see from the photos how just a little move can affect my line of sight. As you sew and come to a seam, just slow down a bit until you have gone over it – this will help your stitches to be much straighter.Īnother tip for piecing accurately is to sit straight on to your machine so you can see your pieces and make sure they are lined up with whatever mark you are using to achieve that 1/4 inch seam. This is done in the same way that we added the B pieces. Now it’s time to add the C pieces to our block. All of the seams for the background are pressed towards the outside of the block. Next I open the piece up and set my iron down over the seam. In this photo I am setting the seam the direction I want it to go by setting my hot iron on top of the unit I just sewed. Pressing on the other hand is a setting and lifting of the iron to flatten seams. If you are a first time quilter you might not know what we mean when you hear us say “setting your seams” or “press your block.” Ironing is what we do to get wrinkles out of our clothes – at least I hear that is what people do – it is a back and forth motion. Starting and stopping with these little scraps has solved my problem of having the beginning stitches of my piece coming out messy and does away with the long threads that need clipping too. When I come the end of the unit I sew right off of it, take 3 to 4 stitches, and use another scrap of fabric to finish (called the ender). With my needle in the down position I place the pieces I want to sew together right up against the needle and then start sewing. I always start with a scrap piece of fabric (called a leader). With right sides together, place a B on the short side of the A rectangle.
We will be using a 1/4 inch seam for this block and a stitch length set to 2.1 or 12 stitches to the inch. First add the B pieces to the A rectangle. To make this block we will start from the center and work our way out. This is the layout for putting the block together once all the pieces are cut. We begin by sewing the background together.
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The appliqué pieces are large enough to have gentle curves making them perfect for those who want to try fusible appliqué for the first time.Ī free PDF download of this pattern is available on my website, Tuning My Heart. The pieced background is based on the Courthouse Steps block which is one of the easiest to learn. This Purple Coneflower Mug Rug is great for beginners. What a wonderful idea to make little quilts that can be completed quickly and can use up those scraps of fabric I have been storing in bins! I immediately started coming up with designs. Make sure that you don’t let these pests cause damage to your plant.I discovered mug rugs a couple of years ago as part of a quilt exchange. You must also make sure that the plant is protected from leaf hoppers and aphids. Once the flowers have dried out, you can collect seeds that are present in ripened conical seed head. Also, remove the spent flowers and foliage. The blooms start appearing during summer, which is why pruning should be done before the bloom season starts. These plants can grow up to a height of 3 to 4 feet, so make sure that you prune them from time to time. Once they are well-established, they can survive with very little water also. During the first bloom season, water them adequately. Even if you don’t amend the soil by adding fertilizer, these will grow. These plants are quite hardy, and grow well in ordinary garden soil, but ideally the pH of the soil should range between 5.5 to 7.
If you are planting them in flower beds, then make sure that you plant them at least 20 inches apart. If you are propagating it through division, that is dividing its clumps or roots, then the best time to do it would be during the spring or fall. Plant them outdoors after 9 to 10 weeks in early fall. If you are sowing the seeds indoors, make sure that the room temperature is between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The process of seed germination will start within 3 to 4 weeks. The soil should be well-drained, and the seeds must be sown at a depth of half an inch. Make sure that you select an appropriate planting site. If you are sowing it outdoors, then the best time to do it is during the late spring or summer. You can propagate it by sowing the seeds.
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