Embroidered squares for quilt
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I am having a problem with a quilt I am making for my grandson. I first pieced the whole top, and then in the squares I did applique dinosaurs. The problem is I thought that by piecing first, and appliquing after my squares would keep their edges straight. Apparently NOT. Is there a better way?
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You may want to applique the squares first and then piece the top together.
Try starching the fabric heavily and press after it dries. Cut the squares larger, use a good stabilizer, applique and then trim to the block size. The puckering/distortion should be eliminated :D:D:D
Try starching the fabric heavily and press after it dries. Cut the squares larger, use a good stabilizer, applique and then trim to the block size. The puckering/distortion should be eliminated :D:D:D
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embroidery and applique both draw up the fabric as the stitching is done- that is why we always cut our squares larger- and trim/square up when the embroidery/applique is finished-
such as-- the instructions will tell you to start with a
13 1/2" square to embroider- then it is trimmed to a 12 1/2" square to use for piecing-
such as-- the instructions will tell you to start with a
13 1/2" square to embroider- then it is trimmed to a 12 1/2" square to use for piecing-
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