Hey quilter's...hope all is going well. We're on to the final stretch of block one...trivet or you're gearing up for "block 2." I love this design...so many "quilt-a-bilities!" plus a great "scrap-buster." Most of my designs are "scrap-friendly" one reason is not everyone has the space or money to purchase bundles of fabric. Another is it's a great way to get creative while "auditioning" those scrap pieces 2gether. When playing with scrap pieces it's also a great opportunity to accent with Aurifil thread. Win,,,win! Well by now you have appliqued your "orange peels." I appliqued my orange peels with Aurifil 50 weight #2235 and then used #2588, 2780, 2710. 2615 to do some fun accent quilting around each orange peel. This was quite fun due to all the scrap pieces I used within the block. I didn't do a lot of quilting due to it being a trivet but it's also a great way to practice quilting for a new beginner. I will say this design is a great gift and great way to use scraps for any Holiday season. Just coordinate your scraps per Season. Endless "Scrap-a-bilities!" So, let's get Scrapin'!
Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,
Cat
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Tip...before we start, if you are doing the "runner" and are ready for block 2..."following the design" you will make 4 HST's (half-square-triangles) and rotary cut 12 (3x3) squares from your desired scraps. Follow the same directions as piecing Block 1 and just "flip" the squares around to achieve the design in Block 2. You know me "less-stress-quilting!" :-)
Trivet quilting & Scrappy Border/Binding Steps
Here's all you do...
* Rotary cut 2 scraps pieces to 2 x 10.5.
* Sew to top/bottom of block using a 1/4" seam allowance. Press
* Rotary cut 2 scrap pieces to 2 x 13 1/4 for left/right border using same method as above.
Tip...pressing mat is wonderful for next step!
* Lay orange peel pieces on squares following block design. Fuse to block using a pressing sheet for safety.
* Rotary cut a "mock piece" of fabric (I use muslin) to 10.5 x 10.5 & light weight batting to same size.
* Layer muslin...batting and then center your block within these layers...pin or clip to secure
Note...I did the "mock fabric back" due to not adding the insul bright until the finishing step. I found out with my previous trivets that quilting through all layers with insul bright already in created a "puff" when quilting. "Less-stress-quilting" :-)
* A-play-que as desired. I did a simple decorative stitch around each orange peel and then a quilting stitch by accenting around each orange peel with coordinating aurifil thread. Slowly "pivot" around each orange peel.... also, a small stitch length works great :-)
* For backing...Rotary cut a scrap piece to 10.5 x 10.5
Tip...audition your scraps to coordinate with your block front. I used "Shimmer" by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics. Its great to have your backing just as pretty! :-)
* Rotary cut "Insul bright" to 10 1/4 x 10 1/4...I do a bit smaller for less bulk when binding block. ;-)
* at top of block,,,fold over the border 14" and press...do the same for bottom border.
Tip...this will help when you achieve your border seam while sewing.
* Layer as folllows....backing fabric (right side down) then insul bright and block (right side-facing you)
* Starting at top of block...Tuck/fold under your border strip to create a fold on back. This will create
your binding edge on front of block. Pin or clip.
* Quilt in the ditch on front or do decorative stitches to secure your block on both sides.
Tip...I do a decorative stitch to make sure my folded edge gets secured. No biggy if it doesn't catch on back when sewing. Just tack in areas with washable fabric glue....less-stress-quilting!
* Repeat same step as above with bottom border.
* Repeat steps as above for Left/Right border/binding ;-)
Your block will be approximately 10 3/4 x 10 3/4...remember don't stress....scraps can get a bit wonky :-)
I hope you enjoyed creating this sweet trivet...plus using some of your scraps!
Talk soon,
Cat
Note....if you are following the "runner design" once you have pieced all blocks sew them together using a 1/4 seam allowance per design. You can easily enlarge the design at this stage by adding more borders if desired. My design finishes at 13 x 33 but pop over to my Post on 8-13-22 "Scrap...Crackle...Pop!" Phase 5 for border/binding/quilting steps. I was thrilled when this design/technique was featured in Auribuzz.com in August. Also, it features an "advanced scrappy border" if you're really want to use your scraps :-)
Note...if you are following the "pillow design" You can easily use either block design but follow the "trivet steps" for applique/quilting then pop over to my blog post (6-26-22) Cats Scrapin-a-play-que Series" Re-purpose a pillow Phase 2 & finishing. This is for a 16 x 16 pillow form, but you can easily enlarge to your pillow size by just adding more borders! I always do a "bi-fold back" for easy removal if needed.
Keep following this week for more fun designs using that sweet "mini peel template" by Missouri Quilt Co. & fun "a-play-que" tips using Aurifil thread!
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