applecore quilt using accuquilt die
12-17-2011, 08:22 PM
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There is a pattern on the accuquilt site. Try googling free apple core accuquilt. I know I've seen it
Here is one
http://www.accuquilt.com/studio-wove...uilt-free.html
Here is one
http://www.accuquilt.com/studio-wove...uilt-free.html
12-18-2011, 07:08 AM
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The number .... depends on how large of a quilt you want!
And which size of apple cores you are using.
I made a table runner. I cut the cores using a plastic template that I had made from the paper pattern ... a small rotary cutter zipped around it, and I had them cut out in no time.
And which size of apple cores you are using.
I made a table runner. I cut the cores using a plastic template that I had made from the paper pattern ... a small rotary cutter zipped around it, and I had them cut out in no time.
12-18-2011, 12:56 PM
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Love this!
how hard is it to sew up?
all those curves scare me too, lol
how hard is it to sew up?
all those curves scare me too, lol
Originally Posted by EmbQuilt
There is a pattern on the accuquilt site. Try googling free apple core accuquilt. I know I've seen it
Here is one
http://www.accuquilt.com/studio-wove...uilt-free.html
Here is one
http://www.accuquilt.com/studio-wove...uilt-free.html
12-18-2011, 09:21 PM
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I didn't find it too hard to sew. It was not something to do, if I didn't have patience! And when I did it, I did actually find it somewhat relaxing ... I often folded to find the centres and sometimes the 1/4 points to match together. And then pinned it. The curve was not so severe to make it a difficult one to stitch. I had very few where reverse stitching was required!! 
12-19-2011, 03:11 AM
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if you have not done curved piecing yet an apple core is a good beginning- because it is not a 'severe' curve. give them a try-
as for how many----it certainly depends on how large your pieces are-and how big you want your quilt to be--if you look at the table runner above- it has 40 apple cores-
it is a good (on going-scrappy) project---cut a bunch- sew them together---cut a bunch more- instead of trying to cut a (million) all at once
some projects it is easier-and makes more sense to cut as you need to-just start with an assortment- put them together---also-if you have not done these before- it would be better to start with (maybe 40 like above) and put them together---if you decide you hate sewing them you have not commited yourself--and are not (stuck) with a million pieces you may never use- better to start with a few-that you could make into a tablerunner- or a placemat- or tote bag---instead of cutting enough for a king sized quilt then hating the process!
as for how many----it certainly depends on how large your pieces are-and how big you want your quilt to be--if you look at the table runner above- it has 40 apple cores-
it is a good (on going-scrappy) project---cut a bunch- sew them together---cut a bunch more- instead of trying to cut a (million) all at once
some projects it is easier-and makes more sense to cut as you need to-just start with an assortment- put them together---also-if you have not done these before- it would be better to start with (maybe 40 like above) and put them together---if you decide you hate sewing them you have not commited yourself--and are not (stuck) with a million pieces you may never use- better to start with a few-that you could make into a tablerunner- or a placemat- or tote bag---instead of cutting enough for a king sized quilt then hating the process!
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