fold n' stitch
 

Can someone help me I'm trying to make the fold n stitch wreath and for some reason it's not making any sense to me. is there a tutorial out there or can someone make one. Sorry I am new to this site and don't really how it works

Here is a video of a woman making one. I have not made one of these yet so don't know if she does it the same as the instructions but maybe it will help you understand your instructions. Please note that she is getting over a cold and it somewhat hard to listen to her talk at times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGiC6SzelM

Oh and welcome to the Board! You will find a wealth of knowledge here and people who are willing to help.

Gramma Mary posted pictures & tips for those having problems.

Here's the link: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t276602-3.html

Good luck!

I haven't made the fold 'n stitch wreath, although I have purchased the pattern and hope to make it someday! But - welcome from the beautiful mountains of western NC.

I just watched the video and found it interesting but I kept watching to see if she ever showed the back, but never did. Seems like there would be two layers of fabric in the center square and only one on the edges. Then I wondered if you put a piece of batting between the layers of the center square could you somehow construct this as a sort of quilt-as-you-go quilt.

There are many tutorials on it, but, some are making it much harder than it needs to be. The trick is where to connect the squares. If you start with a simple square (cut 6" for finished 5 1/2") and attach a 5" square of interfacing to one side, it will be easy to turn them right side out and do a bit of topstitching. I use 950F interfacing because I prefer the body without the stiffness. I like to do a simple stitch 1/8" in and then do a decorative X stitch thru the square. It is not necessary, but I think it helps keep the shape when stored away.
The trick is to measure down 1" from one corner (both directions) and at the opposite corner measure up 3". If you connect a 1" mark with a 3" mark, you will see the stitch lines to connect with the next square. I sew them together in 6 sets of 2, then add sets so I have 3 sets of 4, then put the rest together. When you lay it flat you will see where you tack the 'petals' together and perhaps add a button or other embellishment. If you look on Pinterest, you will see pictures of the square with the 1" and 3" markings. Trust me, it sounds funny but when you put the first one together, it will make sense. Once you do one, then you can play around with sizes (the 5 1/2" will finish at an 18" wreath) and with banding one of squares and with making a smaller size. Smaller is a bit more difficult so I suggest start with this size. BUT, CAUTION, making them becomes addictive! Have fun!

I watched the video and now have a wreath in progress. I'm making my wreath a bit smaller so I didn't use a "center square". The size of scraps I'm using dictated the size of my squares. The youtube video is great though I had a hard time understanding her through the raspy throat.

added: If you go to 25:24 on the video timer you will see that each of her squares is a 5 1/2" print bordered with a solid 1" strip, then backed with a 6 1/2" small print. At least I'm estimating the sizes but that is the idea. After watching the video I'm planning to make several for Christmas gifts.

Thanks for the tips. You said there are many tutorials on it, I can only find the one with girl with a bad cold, lol, where can I find the others. I guess I'm just one of those people who have to be shown

Love these !

Thank you for this link. I tried watching that Bab's video and she drove me crazy. Didn't finish it. Gramma Mary's tips are so much easier to swallow--lol.

I'm another one who bought the pattern and foam to make one....never got around to it yet!

I bought the pattern and the foam squares. I had a very hard time figuring out which side of the foam squares was the sticky side. I called the shop and she didn't know so I called the manufacturer (bosal) and they didn't know either. She said she would find out and call me. Never did. I decided to try a small corner and guessed right. Trouble was the glue didn't hold, so it didn't matter anyway. I had a devil of a time figuring out the instructions. Never again. I will never use the foam filler--too stiff for my tastes. Lesson learned--it's not as attractive as it looks in the picture. imho
Sue

I JUST finished making one of these. And I too was confused by the directions. Consequently I made the base 1 inch smaller than it was supposed to be. The applique is the part that is sewn on the top - to cover the X you cut in the fabric under it so you can turn the base. The stiff interfacing/Bosil is in the base. When I did the first one I cut the base the size of the applique hence my 'smaller' fold and stitch. I also made the fold and stitch blossom; that one I did correctly. The lines that you mark when finished are your sewing guidelines.
Fiery Phoenix does one extra step; she also does a topstitch on the entire thing on the back side. Like the front seams that used to be on double knit pants eons ago. Then she turns it over and sews the sections together on the marked lines. I would think sewing through all that fabric on the back on the fold would be difficult.
Good luck.

The wreath is really easy to make. I used deco-bond and heat and bond. You put the deco-bond on the wrong side of the backing. Heat and bond is used on the appliqué piece and base fabric. I cut an X on the base before I sew the base and back together. You turn it right side out. The appliqué piece is ironed onto the base fabric and covers the X cut. I do a blanket stitch around the appliqué. You use the template to sew the squares together. You sew the flaps you created by sewing the squares together by hand. I added spider and ghost buttons to the Halloween one I did. The deco-bond gives it stiffness without the bulkiness. The cutting of the fabric takes longer than the sewing. I've made 5 of them. I helped teach a class to make them. If you pm me I'll email the notes from the class.