butterfly quilt
12-30-2010, 10:26 AM
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I have this exact picture i downloaded it because I want to recreat it my way. but i recieved it in an e-mail back in september but i can't find it the pattern was for sale in hte email for just a few dollars. will keep looking for it, though.
12-30-2010, 11:09 AM
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Hello to all, thanks to tucsonquilter I found the pattern on the net and bought it, only 4.99. I've already downloaded and am going to check to see if the hankies I have are the acceptable size. Yahoooo!
04-20-2011, 06:21 AM
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I made these blocks several years ago at a quilt retreat in Houston. We had a mini-class to show us how to do it. Since you're using very delicate hankies, you have to be careful since they are cut diagonally on the bias. Each hankie will make 2 butterfly blocks.
What I remember is that you first draw a diagonal line where you will cut the blocks in 1/2, but DON'T cut yet. Next, before cutting, press each side 1/4 inch away from the diagonal line you've drawn. NOW you can cut the block in half along the diagonal line, and you'll already have the cut edge pressed under. It's important to do it in this order, or it will be difficult to press the 1/4 inch seam allowance under after it's cut.
Now, drape the hankies into a butterfly shape on your white background fabric (make sure the background fabric is big enough to allow for seam allowances). Pin the fabrics down, using clear thread in the top spool, and white thread in the bobbin, then do a zig-zag stitch around all the edges of the butterfly, including any folds.
Next, embroider black antennas on the butterflies, and you're ready to sew the blocks together!
What I remember is that you first draw a diagonal line where you will cut the blocks in 1/2, but DON'T cut yet. Next, before cutting, press each side 1/4 inch away from the diagonal line you've drawn. NOW you can cut the block in half along the diagonal line, and you'll already have the cut edge pressed under. It's important to do it in this order, or it will be difficult to press the 1/4 inch seam allowance under after it's cut.
Now, drape the hankies into a butterfly shape on your white background fabric (make sure the background fabric is big enough to allow for seam allowances). Pin the fabrics down, using clear thread in the top spool, and white thread in the bobbin, then do a zig-zag stitch around all the edges of the butterfly, including any folds.
Next, embroider black antennas on the butterflies, and you're ready to sew the blocks together!
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