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.
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