Cupcake quilt in the making
09-27-2010, 09:41 PM
#71
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p.s. Me and my husband laughed hysterically when we first saw your profile pic![/quote]
I'm happy to have entertained you, I always tell people that she (the big fluffy head in the photo) is my little girl. I have two real boys.
Good luck with the quilt. Share a photo when your done.
I'm happy to have entertained you, I always tell people that she (the big fluffy head in the photo) is my little girl. I have two real boys.
Good luck with the quilt. Share a photo when your done.
09-30-2010, 01:43 AM
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If you use fusible web or even you glue stick, it will help keep them in place and I suggest sewing with buttonhole stitch or if you do not have it on your sewing machine, the zigzag but put a stabilizer or I use typing paper behind the applique then remove the paper after the sewing is done. It will stop the wave effect.
10-07-2010, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by inkedflamingo
A couple of you have asked where I got the pattern and here it is :D
http://greatamericanquilt.com/store/odetoacupcake.html
Since this is my first quilt and I have not taking any quilting classes (yet) I am going to buy a quarter in foot this week. I'm so excited to started sewing these squares together but I am worried about making some kind of serious mistake.
http://greatamericanquilt.com/store/odetoacupcake.html
Since this is my first quilt and I have not taking any quilting classes (yet) I am going to buy a quarter in foot this week. I'm so excited to started sewing these squares together but I am worried about making some kind of serious mistake.
10-07-2010, 08:43 AM
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I am just guessing, since I didnt see a picture of the finished applique, but I know when mine come out "wavy" - it's because I didn't ... stop, lift my presser foot and rotate the applique slightly. I have learned to do this after every few stitches and it seems to solve the "waviness"
10-30-2010, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by drivingsusan
The stabilizer, or coffee filter is placed on the back of the square, to 'stabilize' the fabric while zig-zagging the cupcake in place. It is then removed very carefully. No more waves or puckers!!
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
I've never tried a coffee filter. Great idea...I can't wait to use this tip!
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