QUILTsocial Issue 6 | Page 70

Use a hot iron to secure tape to curve. Peel back paper backing to reveal glue. Align bias tape on curve. Attaching the bias tape A light teal rayon thread adds contrast and shine to the bias tape Notice I have a few dangling thread ends on the circle that I'll get to use my favorite self-threading needles and pull to the back of the block to secure and hide from view. Most people think I'm absolutely crazy to enjoy pulling threads through and hiding them but I find it very relaxing especially while watching my favorite movies. Peel back the paper on the bias tape to reveal the glue which is shiny. Place the bias tape on the edge of the curve at the edge of the square. With a hot iron and steam press the bias tape in place. Cut the bias tape off at other end of curve. I did decide to use the circle, ¼-circle and fan shapes for this project. Here's a picture of what I have come up with so far. I even did a good job of using up the feature fabrics with very little left over. My scrap bin will be happy to take what's left. Sew the bias tape in place with a matching or contrasting thread depending on the look you want. I used a lighter colored rayon thread from Sulky as I wanted it to stand out on the dark teal bias tape. I also used three rows of stitching since the bias tape is a ½'' wide. I'll be back next issue with the finishing touches like quilting, embellishing and binding along with adding the bias tape to all of the curves. Fusible bias tape is easy with the Clover Bias Tape Maker and any fabric in any color can be used - perfect for customizing your work. Here's one of the ¼-circle blocks sewn together as well as a circle block. Until the next QUILTsocial issue, Happy Quilting. Blocks laid out on the design wall QUILTsocial .com | issue 6 70