| This is a cute mini-wall hanging that's great to put up around the
house for St. Valentine's.
The quilt features the embroidery design of Cupid
for the large (5"x 7") hoop. |
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| The finished size of this square quilt is about 18" x 18".
For the central part, we used 1 fat quarter of red batik and 1 fat quarter
of patterned fabric. For the borders and binding, we used about 1/4 yard
of beige fabric. You'll also need a piece of batting, and backing. |
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Cutting:
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| For the borders, out of beige fabric, cut 2 strips measuring
3 1/2" x 12 1/2" and 2 strips measuring 3 1/2" x 18". For the binding,
cut 2 strips 2" wide and the length of the width of the fabric.
Out of patterned fabric, cut a strip measuring 3 1/2" x 14";
subcut the strip into 4 squares measuring 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Cut 2 squares
measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2".
Out of red batik, cut a strip measuring 3 1/2" x 13"; subcut
it into two rectangles measuring 3 1/2" x 6 1/2". Cut a rectangle measuring
9 1/2" x 12 1/2". |
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Assembly:
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| Step One: Position one of the patterned 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" squares
in the lower right corner of the 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" batik rectangle. Align
the right and bottom edges. Sew along the diagonal as shown in the diagram
below. Cut, leaving 1/4" seam allowance. Unfold the corner and press.
Repeat with the lower left corner. |
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Step Two: For the upper part of the heart, you will need 2 flying
geese units.
To make a flying geese unit, take a 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" red batik rectangle
and two pattened 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares. Place one of the squares on one
end of the rectangle, draw a diagonal and sew over it. Trim the excess
fabric, leaving 1/4" seam allowance. Press the seam, unfold the light triangle
and press again. Repeat with the second square on the other side of the
rectangle. |
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| Step Three: Sew both flying geese units into a strip. Press
the seam open. |
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| Step Four: Sew the strip to the upper edge of the heart. |
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| Step Five: Attach the left and the right borders. |
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| Step Six: Attach the upper and the lower borders. |
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Embroidery:
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| Stabilize the white rectangle with iron-on cut-away stabilizer. Make
the embroidery. Cut away the excess stabilizer.
You can also use polyester craft felt instead of the stabilizer. In
this case, we recommend to baste the quilt top to the felt in the ditch
along the colored units. After the embroidery is finished, rip the baste
and cut away the excess felt around the embroidery. |
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Quilting and Finishing:
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| Now place the backing on a flat surface (table) face down. Cover with
batting. Spread your working piece over it.
Pin all three layers together with 1" pins and start quilting. We quilted
along the lines of the embroidery and made stippling all over the quilt.
After the quilting is finished, press the work with heavy steam and
square the work -- all corners should be 90 degrees and opposite sides
should be of the same length.
Finish the raw edges with the binding.
The quilt is done. Enjoy!
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Happy Stitching!
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