Step by step fusible applique with HeatnBond Lite by Tania Denyer May 21, 2020 written by Tania Denyer May 21, 2020 964 Yesterday I created the oversize shoofly quilt block. This will be the background to which I’ll add the appliques. Today I’ll trace the sign shapes onto fusible adhesive in preparation for applique tomorrow. There’s a lot to get through today so let’s get started! materials HeatnBond Lite iron-on adhesive pencil Lightbox if you have one, or a window paper scissors iron fabric scissors downloadable free PDF pattern for Sewing Happens Here! I use HeatnBond Lite for all my applique projects! Of course, you may choose to create your sign by hand applique. You’ll find ALL the pattern pieces for the Sewing Happens Here project in the link under materials above. I’ve also placed a few below. Please note that all the applique shapes have been reversed for you. Sewing Happens Here applique shapes Now to the steps… Using a lightbox (or window) and a pencil, trace the applique shapes onto the paper side of the HeatnBond Lite. Trace the applique shapes onto the paper side of the HeatnBond Lite Cut out applique pieces approximately ¼” outside the pencil line. Cut out applique pieces ¼” outside the pencil line Fuse pieces to the back of fabric following the package instructions. Fuse pieces to the back of fabric following the package instructions Cut applique shape out following the pencil line… more or less. Cut applique shape out following the pencil line… more or less Ta-da! Now repeat this process with all the applique pieces. Repeat this process with all the applique pieces There are a lot of shapes to be cut out, breathe and take your time Tomorrow I’ll take all the shapes prepared today and applique them to the shoofly block background. Take a bow, have a rest… that was a lot of work! One step closer to finishing the Sewing Happens Here wallhanging! This is part 3 of 5 in this series Go back to part 2: Creating an oversized shoofly quilt block! Go to part 4: Creating applique magic with HeatnBond Lite Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs312battingfree patternsGÜTERMANN threadsheatnbondKAI Sewing Scissorsnotionsquilt blocksschmetzscissorsshooflythreadswallhangings FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Tania Denyer Tania has been a quilty creator for over 20 years. She loves to make quirky quilts ranging from a bowl of ramen to a Christmas turkey or a fruitcake. She has not yet found a subject that she wouldn't like to see rendered as a quilt. Her current focus is on food quilts and her work has been featured in magazines such as Cottage Life, Make Modern, Gastro Obscura and SBS (a food network in Australia). Her creative interests also include illustration, painting, and crocheting. There is nothing she likes better than to try something new. Tania believes curiosity in all things is key to a creative life. previous post Creating an oversized shoofly quilt block! next post QUILTsocial Giveaway 312: Edge-to-Edge Walking Foot Quilting Designs YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... 6 easy steps to assemble a quilt using... 5 simple sewing notions make fun blocks for... Use hook and loop tape to make peek-a-boo... 5 easy steps to make chenille fabric 4 easy steps to create texture in a... WHY Hemline Gold quilting tools are made to... Oliso M3Pro project iron – the perfect travelling... Quilting tools to help with everyday needs OLFA rotary cutter and rulers for quilters on... Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
