On Sunday afternoon, I made a start to prepping the hexies, ready for quilting
I folded the first edge of the larger hexie in to meet the edge of the smaller hexie and pressed it
then folded it over again and pressed it
after scorching my fingers several times, I starting using my stiletto to hold the folds in place while I pressed them!
the first one pinned, ready to quilt (only another 63 to go!)
looking good on the design wall
I then turned to my half square triangles, which I had previously marked with my new ruler. I chain-pieced them
as always, I started always with a thread catcher. I start sewing about ½" from the edge, which means that I don't have to trim off the starting threads, as I would have to if I started sewing from the edge of the square. Also when I sew straight from the catcher on to the square, it means that the edge won't get chewed up, as often happens
the squares stitched then cut apart
so was it more accurate using the new ruler? Yes, the squares all turned out to be the correct size
when I got the kit out, I was sure it was to make a cushion, but it isn't, it is a wallhanging! The centre block will be set on point
having finished the square, I prepped the pieces for the appliqué
and also made the bias strips for the vine
then this morning, I stitched the block together, starting with sewing the squares together in pairs
then sewing the first two columns of units together
then added the other units
the rows sewn together in pairs
the block stitched together and pressed
the next stage was to add the setting triangles. This shows the first two stitched on
after stitching on the other two triangles, the block had to be trimmed, so that there was a ¼" seam beyond where the setting triangles crossed
the three borders added - looking good!
I have to say that the instructions are very basic, and this is all the help you get with positioning the appliqué ........ a rather poor photocopy!
the flowers and leaves bonded in place and the vine pinned, ready to sew
I know you think that we live on a diet of cakes and scones, but we do eat healthy food sometimes! Tonight we had spiralised courgettes with dinner!