The method I used for the applique is using freezer paper, dull side to the wrong side of the applique (use small spots of glue stick glue to hold the freezer paper in place).
Iron the seam allowance to the back, the wax side of the freezer paper holds the seam allowance in place. Hold the appliques in place on the background fabric using small dots of basting glue on the seam allowance.
Using invisible thread and a small zig zag, stitch the applique in place. After, cut out the back and remove the freezer paper.
I have been working on sewing the pinwheel blocks together, but was disappointed that the pattern has an error in it. I am working on "Pinwheels in my Garden"
from the book "Fat Quarter Quilting" by Lori Smith.
The pattern calls for 28 pinwheel blocks, but the number of squares that the pattern asks for only makes 14 blocks. The number of the small blocks (1 7/8" x 1 7/8") has to be doubled for all three colours. The other block size seems to be the correct number.My Mother finished making the clothes pin bag (I had made up a kit for her).
She did a great job.There are a few giveaways going on that I have to mention. Marydon over at Blushing Rose is having an anniversary and celebrating over 300 posts. Trish over at All Things Crafty is having a fantastic big giveaway for her bloggiversary. Be sure to check them both out, and good luck!
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