Episode 57 ~ Hot Ribbon Applique

This week I caught you up on what I have been up to and discussed what I am learning in my monthly quilting class – Hot Ribbon Applique.

So here is the process:

This is everything that came in my first month’s kit: a picture of the block, the pattern, pattern instructions, fabric, Steam a Seam, hot ribbon, a green Copic marker and a Copic colorless blender.

The first step is to trace the pattern pieces onto the Steam a Seam.  This pattern came with the pieces already in reverse.

I didn’t take pictures of the next step.  But you press the Steam a Seam onto the back of the fabric and cut out the pieces.

Next lay down the pattern on your pressing mat or ironing board.  Place an applique pressing sheet over it.  Notice how you can see the pattern through the pressing sheet.

Then place you cut out pieces in the right spot.  Be sure to overlay them about 1/8 of an inch.  Press. Let cool and peel off the pressing sheet.  It is almost like a giant sticker!

Press the applique piece onto your background.  If you want to machine embroider on the block, this is when I suggest you do it.

Here are the supplies to finish up: a mini iron set on the low setting, tiny scissors, and the Copic markers to add shading.

This is how you apply the ribbon.  It is important that you press and don’t push the ribbon around.  The ribbon has a glue on the back that will adhere to the fabric once it is heated.  You can lift it and reposition if needed, but try not to do that too much.

Cover all your raw edges with the ribbon and Viola!  Beautiful!  Shade with the Copic markers as desired using the patten picture as a guide.  You can’t see it here but I shaded the white with a bit of the green.

Frolic

Frolic finished.  Here are the pics!

Podcast Recorded – FAIL!

Every week I think about recording a podcast.  I have plenty to say and topics to discuss.  But I can never find the time.  And, when I do have the time – the whole family is around making too much noise.

So, Monday, I had to work a night shift.  Since I wasn’t around Rick decided to take Dustin fishing for the night and dropped Morgan off at Grandmas.  I got home just before 10pm to a completely quit house.  This is the perfect scenario, right?

Well, when things are that perfect, something is bound to go wrong.  I started recording and the playback was HORRIBLE.  Something was wrong with my recording software.  I sounded like a computer.

Yes, I did fix it, but by the time it was fixed it was nearly 11:00.  Remember, I have to wake up early for work so it was a bust.

Better luck next time.  I am hoping to get something out soon.