Hey quilter's...hope you're having a great weekend. We're getting ready for some crazy storms ahead here in Florida. Never a dull moment for sure. The weather is crazy everywhere....even family in California are preparing for a Hurricane. One thing I have definitely learner with this "temporary" living In Florida is that you don't mess with mother nature. I'll be thrilled when I can say again "Don't Mess with Texas!" :-) I guess with that comment you probably figured out why I love the "Dallas Cowboy's Fabric" :-) The quality of the NFL fabric that I received from Missouri Star Quilt Co. is wonderful. In fact, this coming week I have a "super cute" entertaining item to share. It's a bit out of my "comfort zone"...hint hint...but it's super cute and easy to make using all the fabrics already in this "Scrap-a-long"....let's just say you'll be a "hit" when entertaining. Lord I'm having 2 much fun with this "football lingo". Or maybe that's more baseball well unless you get tackled. Anyway!!! I hope you've enjoyed making the "football trivets" & used the special discount on your sewing/quilting needs from Missouri Star Quilt Co. If not, you still have time...coupon code doesn't expire until August 31st. Well keep following and let's get this "Football Party" started. Enjoy!
Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,
Cat
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Here's all you do...
* Make sure you carefully removed your stabilizer before next step & press/square up block if needed.
Tip: If you want to do some accent quilting around your football this would be a great time. You can layer batting then tear-easy stabilizer to wrong side of block and quilt on front side of block as desired. I found quilting through all layers with the Insulbright is a bit "puffy." Do the same if you wish just remember to "tear-away" stabilizer before next step & omit the batting cause you would already have it secured to your block at this time :-)
* Rotary cut backing (Cowboys fabric) :-) or your NFL team, batting & insulbright to 12 x 12
Tip: I rotary cut my Insulbright a scant less for less bulk when top stitching borders.
* Layer...Backing (right side facing down)
* Insulbright / Batting if you haven't already used
* Block (right side up/facing you)
Border/Binding Technique...
Tip...I press my border a 1/2" starting at top/bottom then left/right to give me a "guide line" when I pin/sew my borders in next step. Do the same if you wish :-)
* Starting @ Top...Fold top border to back 1/2 inch (on pressed line) :-) 2 back of block.
* Pin or clip 2 secure.
* Carefully flip block over & fold binding in half again to have a finished seam on back of block.
* Pin or clip to secure
* Now on front of block top stitch or stitch in the ditch along border (corner 2 corner) with coordinating thread.
Tip...this is probably the only time when I sew super slow to make sure I sew in the ditch neatly. :-)
Trust me,,,mine is not perfect :-)
* With this step you secure your binding to the back. Again if it's not perfect you can always use washable fabric glue on back to secure any areas that didn't catch.
* Repeat same steps as above for Bottom border then Left/Right.
Tip...I "mitered my corners" on back as I folded the borders. Do the same if you wish or whatever method is easier for you. Remember there's no "quilt police" in my quilting room...it's all about less-stress-quilting & creating fun & unique projects!
Well, you did it!!! I hope you enjoy using your "football trivets" this football season or make them as gifts. Keep following for more "fun-ctional football decor'.
Talk soon,
Cat
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