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| The block with the orange border...
Turned into this potholder....(front/back views)
It will work just fine as a potholder. I took 3 other orphan blocks and did the same thing. I now will no longer burn my fingers with the little woven loop ones that DD made me! [And the 2 1/2" crash test dummy blocks are still in the trash!] |
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| Ooh, I love it! Did you just fold it up and stuff it? Donna |
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Fri, May 11, 12 at 10:16
| It's a quilt as you go method that I taught back in March. Not something I'd like to use for a quilt, but it works great for a potholder!! I looked for the post back in March (?) where I think I explained it, but couldn't find it. The method doesn't require stuffing. You basting batting in place, then sew and flip right-side out. If you want specific instructions, let me know. We can have a short tutorial. It only takes about 15 minutes to sew it up. |
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| I like it!! I woukd like to see the tutorial, I had it bookmarked and now have a new computer and can't find it either!! Rosa |
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| Congratulations on making "lemonade from the lemons"lol. Very nice and useful way to go. |
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- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Fri, May 11, 12 at 13:20
| Step 1: Create a block. Through happenstance (read: students not following instructions), this can be done with any block, any size. You can get some fun outcomes! Step 2: With block face down (straight), place a square of batting (I used 2 layers for potholders) with points on each seam line (on-point). Baste around all four sides of batting with a long stitch (It will be removed later). Step 3: Fold block in half right sides together to form a rectangle, stitch both short sides with 1/4" seams. Press seams open as far as possible. Step 4: Match the two side seams that you just stitched to meet in the center of the long edge. Pin. Stitch the long edge, leaving about a 3" opening so you can turn right side out. At this point you should be able to 'see' the square block with the batting showing on the outside. Step 5: Turn the block right side out and press. This is your 'block'. Remove the basting stitches. ____________________ |
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| Thanks, Jennifer - I will try that! |
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| Now isn't that the cutest thing! Gonna have to try it with some of my left over blocks. beverly |
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