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NQC Block 3-My Snowman Version

3/21/2017

 
My fun with snowmen continues in Block 3 of the Snowy Day Sampler Quilt.
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These were pretty simple to design...grab a circle maker and trace onto fusible web
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I decided I want each face to be unique so played around with that
​and then pressed them onto my fabric.
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Time to practice cutting on the lines.  I love Karen Buckley's Perfect Scissors
for cutting out applique as they have a very fine serrated edge
which kind of grabs the fabric and are sharp to the very tip.
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I decided to use my lightbox to trace the face designs onto
the fabric before fusing them to the background.
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I wanted the faces centered on the squares
so had to remember the 1/4 inch seam line​for those on the corners.
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I always place a piece of stabilizer on the back of the area I am going to machine applique.  This is one of my favorites as it washes out over time leaving a soft feel to the applique.
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These will be very easy to stitch in place.
 (The fusible pieces would be fine without being stitched but I like the look and it means I can wash this quilt without worry of them coming loose over time.)
I start by taking 4-5 straight stitches right along the edge.
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My machine is able to remember recent stitch settings
​which comes in handy as I now switch to my favorite Double Buttonhole Stitch
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Here you can see my stitch settings for the straight and buttonhole stitches.
​ I keep the stitch length the same on each.
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After working my way around the circle I continue with the Buttonhole stitch right over my beginning straight stitches.  This works to lock those stitches in place.
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When I come to the beginning of the Buttonhole stitch I switch back to my straight stitch.  Taking another 4-5 stitches and then a lock stitch finishes off the applique.
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Time to add those hand embroidered details.
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The noses are satin stitched using three strands of DMC floss.
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The eyes are also done with a satin stitch,
​and a backstitch is used for the mouth and eyebrows.
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I use a backstitch for the green vine.
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Finally,  French Knots are used to make the little berries.
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There we have it, four snowman faces to adorn my block.
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So until next time...Happy Quilting

​

Debra

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