| This lovely wall hanging features designs from the Ballet
Redwork Set . The "Rocky Mountain" block that we used in this quilt,
with its lively, dynamic layout, complements the ballet theme very nicely.
The embroidered blocks are simple squares of plain fabric in two different
colors. |
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The finished size of this small quilt is about 30" x 30".
We used about 1/2 yard of dark cream fabric, 1 yard of white fabric
and 1/4 of patterned fabric for the blocks. You'll also need a piece
of batting and backing. |
Cutting:
Out of dark cream fabric, cut 8 squares measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2".
Out of white fabric cut 4 squares measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"; 13 squares
measuring 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" and 26 squares measuring 3 3/4" x 3 3/4".
Out of patterned fabric, cut 13 squares measuring 4 1/4" x 4
1/4". |
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Sewing the Rocky Mountain Block:
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| This block is known by several different names, but we chose "Rocky
Mountain" because that seems one of the most popular. To make this block,
you will need 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" and 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" white squares and patterned
squares. |
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| Step One: Take a patterned 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" patterned square
and cover it with a white 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" square, face-to-face. Align all
edges. |
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| With a sharp graphic pencil draw a diagonal from one corner to the
other. Stitch a scant 1/4" on each side of the line. |
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| Press the unit, and cut along the line. Open the two new squares, and
press the seams towards the patterned fabric. |
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| Step Two: Take each of the new squares, and place it on top
of a 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" white square, face-to-face.. Align all edges. Draw
a line from one corner of the square to the opposite one, making sure to
bisect each of the two fabrics. Stitch a scant 1/4" on each side of the
line. |
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| Press the unit and cut along the line. |
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| Open the new squares. You will need 4 of them for each Rocky Mountain
block. |
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| Step Three: Stitch four of the new squares into a block. You
will need 13 such blocks. |
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Assembly
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| Assemble the top of the quilt according to the diagram below. |
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Embroidery:
Stabilize the plain blocks 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 ready. Enjoy! |
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Happy Stitching!
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