The Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt - Cross Plains and Marguerite
It's week 4 of the Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt! Today we will be working on Cross Plains and Marguerite. And next week will be our first "Catch-Up" week for the Sew Along.
CROSS PLAINS
The center of the Cross Plains block is a simple 9 patch. Alternate a background fabric with 4 different color squares.
Using a quarter inch seam allowance, sew three rows and press seams as indicated in the book. Sew row 1 to row 2 and add row 3. Be sure to match seams and pin at the seams and at the end of each row. Press.
Next, we will add the large triangles to the 9 patch unit. Always add triangles on opposite sides. Press a crease in the center of the large triangle and press a crease in the center square of the 9 patch (matching colors). Line up the creases in the 9 patch and the triangle and pin in place.
Press seams in the direction indicated in the book.
Using the Sew and Flip method, create 8 flying geese units.
It's important to remember that as you add the flying geese borders to the center unit, stitch through the point where the flying geese intersect. This will preserve your points in the flying geese border.
Press your block and trim if necessary. You have finished the Cross Plains block! It's such a striking block!
MARGUERITE
The Marguerite block is very similar to the previous applique blocks with flowers, stems and leaves.
If you are using the CutRite Heavy Duty Freezer Paper and starch method to prepare your applique, you may want to try printing off the templates directly onto the CutRite freezer paper. For the best results in the starch method, you need to start with a smooth accurate shape. Printing the templates onto CutRite with your home printer will give you the most accurate template shape. Be sure your printer is set to copy at 100%.
When cutting out the CutRite shapes, be sure your cutting is smooth. Any bumps or curves in the template will be reflected in your fabric shape. You may use an emery board to lightly file out any imperfections.
So many of Atsuko Matsuyama prints are a patchwork or stripe design. These designs allow for a variety of choices to fussy-cut. And for the applique these are just perfect! We will have a complete restock of Atsuko Matsuyama's Strawberry Party and Rose Ribbon prints in the shop this week.
We can't wait to see your blocks this week! And remember, next week you have an opportunity to catch-up or work ahead! Happy Sewing!
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