This is where things were when I went out
to the Thread Shed today...
to the Thread Shed today...
The rings and circles are turned
right sides out...
The dresden plate is ready to be stitched down
onto a background block...
I cut 18 inch blocks for the background...
They are pressed well with steam
to activate the fusible interfacing
on the back...
Now they are ready for applique' stitching:
For invisible applique', I favor
Monopoly by Superior Threads...
Even at this close range, you can barely see
the stitching...
Stitching from the back side of the block...
Then I trimmed away all of the
backing and fusible interfacing
on the back side of the block...
This removes the bulk and the block
has one single layer of fabric.
I had enough time to complete 11 blocks today...
9 more to go !
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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
7 comments:
Beautifuly done, LuAnn! The stack is delicious!
Many Thanks!
LuAnn
Wait, wait! What'd I miss?! How can you trim away fusible interface that's been fused?! Huh? These are wonderful, LuAnn!
maggie
Great questions Maggie! The fusible interfacing was fused to the background fabric, which is the white 18 inch block. The fusible interfacing is easily trimmed away with the backing fabric.
My Best To You,
LuAnn
Beautiful 😍
This makes the dreaded Dresden seem much more doable!! Looking great! What if you didn't trim away the backing and just left if, what would that do to the quilt after it was quilted?
You don't have to trim away the backing fabric, however it creates so much more weight and bulk to the block and will make the quilt that much heavier. Also, it will quilt so much easier through one layer of fabric than three layers and the quilting will be much nicer.
LuAnn
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