Making fused fabric flowers for a quilted table runner by Jackie White August 16, 2016 written by Jackie White August 16, 2016 781 Creating fused flowers is fast and easy if you have the right tools! Flowers don’t have to be intricate in shape, a simple circle or circles can create some stunning flowers. It’s all in the stacking! Once you add some pretty free motion quilting to those flowers, you will bring them to life! Modern table runner using fused circles to create flowers and piecing to make stems Grab your HeatnBond Feather Lite and the scraps from yesterday’s post and let’s get flower making! Fuse the Heat’nBond Feather Lite following manufacturer’s instructions to leftover prints. I used the TrueCut 360 Circle Cutterto make three different sizes of circles following the manufacturer’s instructions. The sizes I’m using are 2″, 3″ and 3½ʺ. You have 26 green stems to put circle flowers on, and some will have layers of circles so go crazy! I cut: 13 – 3½ʺ circles 10 – 3″ circles 14 – 2″ circles Cut the circle shapes out of the fused fabric using the TrueCut 360 Circle Cutter. These circles are going to be your flowers. Begin placing them on the runner at the top of the green stems alternating big and small, layering or not. When you get a combination you like, remove the paper off the back and pin in place. Layer the fused fabric circles above the green stems on the table runner. Bring to ironing board and remove pins a few at a time and following manufacturer’s instructions, heat iron and press. Press fused circle flowers in place. Layer quilt top right side up, batting, and then backing, right side down and pin. Next up we’re going to have some fun free motion quilting this table runner! Join me tomorrow. This is part 2 of 5 in this series. Go back to part 1: The magic technique of fusing fabric for applique Go to part 3: 5 essential tips to free motion quilting a table runner [shareaholic app=”follow_buttons” id=”23735596″] Print this page or save as a PDF fused fabric flowersjackie whitequilted table runner FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Jackie White I am a quilter who loves quilting outside the box especially when it comes to 3D and embellishments. My work has been published in books and magazines and I currently sit on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Quilters’ Association. When I am not in my studio, I am working as a Social Media Manager. previous post The magic technique of fusing fabric for applique next post QUILTsocial Giveaway 116: TrueCut 360º Circle Cutter YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... 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... What’s in your Hemline Gold Multi-Use Craft Bag? Make a strap adjustable with a slide buckle The easiest way to add a magnetic closure... 12 easy steps to sew a zippered pocket... 2 ways to make fabric waterproof with Odif... 6 comments elizabeth harris August 20, 2016 - 10:15 am would love this wonderful circle cutter, great blog Reply tanya marie August 19, 2016 - 6:27 pm Looks like fun! I’m glad I found your blog. Reply Sue Howie August 19, 2016 - 4:59 pm Looks like an easier more precise way of cutting circles than my method / especially for appliqué Reply TAMI tanguma August 18, 2016 - 6:49 am This is something I would love to learn to do. Reply Vicki H August 17, 2016 - 2:03 pm I never thought to stack fusible pieces. Reply John Scibran August 17, 2016 - 10:41 am Looks like a great way to make circles Reply 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.
