Sugar Plum Quilt SAL - Week 6 - Adding the Center Circle and Trimming
Hello! We will finish the Sugar Plum block today by adding the center circle and trimming!
In the pattern and the template set, you have a center circle template. There are several ways to transfer the center circle to your fabric. If you would like to use the starch method to applique the circle, you will need to transfer the finished size of the circle to freezer paper or heavy duty CutRite freezer paper. I found the bottom of my can of starch was the perfect size! I simply traced around the can onto CutRite freezer paper and used that template to make my center circle.
If you prefer to use needle turn applique, you would need to use the template in the set to trace the circle with seam allowance. Mark the line on the right side of your fabric for turning under. Again, I used the bottom of my starch can!
Finally, once you have the center applied, it's time to trim up your block. The finished size of your block is 14.5". My blocks are not all exactly the same size. I will choose a size to trim my blocks, for instance 14" or 13.5" will work. You just need to be certain to leave 1/4" seam allowance around the perimeter.
To trim use an acrylic ruler or a square up ruler. I found a very handy square up ruler! This Creative Grids 14.5" Square It Up Ruler is fabulous! It includes holes drilled in increments to allow you to choose a size that works for your block. Just mark and connect the dots to mark your trim line.
You could also make a finished size template out of freezer paper. Press the finished size to your block and carefully trim. It may be helpful to paper punch a hole in the center of your template paper so you can center the paper on the block.
Continue making and posting your blocks! We can't wait to see your finished Sugar Plum Quilt!
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