Originally Posted by
kathdavis
Do you have to use interfacing with a grid on it? If so, where do you get it? I'm requesting this book from the library. I can't wait.
Hi Kathleen,
I used just plain old featherweight interfacing and placed it on my cutting mat. The measurement grid clearly showed through, so no, you don't need to buy the interfacing with the grid. In fact, the book explains that you can use your cutting mat and ruler to mark your fusible interfacing if you want to, but I didn't find it necessary. Once the pieces are all fused to the interfacing they're not going anywhere and the whole thing automatically folds on the seam lines making it very easy to stitch your 1/4" seam.
I will say this: The seam is "thicker", meaning it appears slightly "puffed up", but I found that to be a pleasant looking thing, and once I did some SID on the squares in the center it actually accented the floral wreath somewhat. I'm just about ready to bind it, then need to add a hanging sleeve and it's done!