Hey quilter's...don't know about y'all but Mondays come too fast for me. So, what better way to start the week off then a day spent sewing/quilting. Sometimes I just want to hide with my sewing machine & ignore all my normal everyday duties. That would be fun but unrealistic. If y'all know me by now I post a lot on "threannfabric therapy." Well,,,it's what gets me through the day. Sometimes if you can focus off your pain for a few minutes (and I mean few minutes...I time myself when sewing due to my back for sitting) it really helps you focus on something else even for a minute or two. I get joy out of sharing "scrap-a-longs...tips & techniques" w/y'all and it's also my way of keeping my "creative brain" going. I'm excited to share the discount with y'all from MSQC (info on previous post) to help you add to your quilting/sewing necessities. Also wanted to let y'all know that I'm obsessed with those "orange peel templates" for a reason....I'll be sharing designs with them for the upcoming Holidays. So, keep following for more "fun-ctional" & easy "scrap-a-longs. Well let's finish this fun trivet so we can get started on our next project for more fun-ctional football entertaining! Go Cowboys!
Please note: new coupon code on previous post!
Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,
Cat
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Here's all you do...
* Rotary cut your backing ( your favorite NFL fabric...go Cowboys!) to 7 x 7 in.
* Rotary cut batting & insulbright also to 7 x 7 in,
* With "right side of block facing down" layer batting on top then insulbright.
* Place backing fabric (right side facing you)
* Carefully turn over for next steps (right side of block should be facing you (football design)
Tip: If you desire to "quilt" this would be a great time just secure your block with pins or clips and quilt as desired. I outlined the football with coordinating Aurifil thread....super easy but cute! Design is so versatile and if you decide not to quilt your "football trivet" just proceed to next step! :-)
* Starting at top...Fold over green fabric 1/2" to form binding.
* Fold over again and tuck in on back to make a complete folded seam on back.
* Pin or clip to secure.
Tip: I like to lightly press my folded seam to help keep it in place when sewing. Do the same if you wish.
* Top stitch or stitch in the ditch to secure your folded seam on back.
Note: no worries if part of seam doesn't catch on back...washable fabric glue works great for touch ups :-) remember less-stress-quilting!
* Repeat steps above for bottom border.
* Then left/right borders.
I hope you enjoyed this fun trivet. Keep following for more "fun-ctional decor" for our upcoming Football Season. Don't know about you but I'm ready for fall weather :-)
Talk soon,
Cat
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