For today’s tutorial, I used FOUR different Crafter’s Edge Dies. I like getting the most out of my dies, so I am always looking at the different shapes and the potential they possess. Today I used the following dies:
- Peacock – the large feather
- Sheep -sheep body
- 1 1/2″ strip
- Teddy Bear die (you could also use the Tea Time die set) – mini heart
Supplies:
Fabric wise, I used all scraps from my scrap bin and some Kona Snow for the background. I also used the following supplies:
- Crafter’s Edge Crossover II
- Thermoweb HeatnBond Lite
- Thermoweb SpraynBond Basting Adhesive
- Thermoweb StitchnSew Sew-in-Fleece
- Background Fabric: 20″ x 40″
- Backing Fabric: 20″x 40″ or larger
- Sewing machine and basic sewing notions
- Wool Pressing Mat
- Oliso Mini Iron
- Rotary cutter and Mat
Instructions:
Begin by bonding your HeatnBond Lite to your fabric. Next cut out your shapes using the Crossover II Machine. I cut out 5 sheep bodies (clouds) 6 strips for the rainbow, 6 peacock feathers (raindrops) and 6 hearts. If you are unsure of placement in any of your projects, you can actually cut out your shapes with paper first to determine quantity and placement. This helped me prevent cutting out too many as well as additional waste.
Once all your shapes are cut out, begin adhering your shapes to your background fabric. Use your ruler to find the center of your backing and adhere the two center strips first. This will help keep your entire piece centered. Continue by fusing the remaining pieces to your background.
Next, layer your backing, StitchnSew Sew-in-Fleece and front pieces together. Baste these layers together. I used Thermoweb’s SpraynBond Basting Spray. I love this product! Once your layers are basted it is time to applique your shapes and quilt your piece.
Finally, finish your piece by binding using your preferred method.
FINISHED!
Thanks for joining me! I had so much fun makeing this quilt. It is going to hang on my studio wall. You will soon start seeing it in my YouTube tutorial videos!
Happy Sewing!
Continue to bloom by choosing JOY ~ Julia
