Cutting backgroun squares for applique
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Cutting backgroun squares for applique
Since my last posted BooBoo, I am ready to cut my squares for the F&P Flip Flop quilt pattern. I was always told that you cut your square slightly larger before appliqueing, then trim when finished. I have done very little applique over the years I have quilted. The pattern says to cut background squares 8.5"x10", Should I cut them as stated or add 1/4"?? I received a few extra inches from the Fabric Shack because that was the end of the bolt. Here are most of my Flip Flops waiting patiently to be fused onto their background. THANKS
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When I do machine applique, I always cut my square a bit bigger. It allows me to fudge things around if I don't have the applique on the background exactly square and when using the satin stitch, things seem to shrink just a bit.
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That is what I do also -- before doing your applique be sure to mark the center of each side -- you can do that by basting a line for an inch on each side. Then when it comes time to square up your block you know where the center should be. Hope that makes sense.
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Nammie thats a brilliant tip, I will do that next time
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