If I can add a fussy cut, you know I will 😉
Fussy cuts are a way to add an element of surprise, bring a block to life or tell your personal story.
You can start your fussy cut stash by looking in your existing fabrics! There really is fussy cut potential in almost all small print fabrics! if you do not have a huge stash, you can start asking your friends if they would like to swap or find organized swaps online. And even I am not above buying scrap packs from time to time! You can find scrap packs in Etsy shops or sometimes in fabric destashes on Instagram.
We had the first chapter fly by this week! Here are my first blocks...
Block One is a fun fussy cut fabric sent to me by +Pat Sloan! Vintage FAB!
Block Two won votes on my Instagram stories! The Heather Ross vans are always a winner! I chose them and and his dog for the center and the campers for the outer two spaces to keep it less cluttered and to give a more complete overall look. It compliments instead of competes.
The chickens were another Instagram viewers choice winner! There is a cat in the upper left corner too ( someone has to keep the chickens in line) but she is very difficult to see hiding in plain view ( as cats do)!
I simply could not resist all of the crazy HOT PINK and red dots when I found this tiny piece of cake!
When working with small pieces and bias cut fabrics, I use two things to make my piecing more accurate:
1. Spray starch! I LOVE starch! I may overuse it but it helps the fabric keep its shape and gives you crisp blocks.
2. Aurifil 50wt. This is the most popular and best piecing thread. It is strong, thin and will not let you down. This thread melts into the fabric to give you the most accurate seams and the flattest backs you have ever seen. Not all 50 wt threads are the same. The weight is the raw material, not the final product.
I hope you will join the fun of this sew along with these fast beautiful blocks!
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You do magical things with fussy cutting, Kim. :) And you are so right about all 50wts not all being the same!!
lots of fussy cutting here great blocks especially loving the chickens one.Have not tried aurifil thread due to the cost prohibited when an OAP!
The Fussy Cut Sampler Sew Along has begun, celebrating the art of fussy cut quilt blocks! This creative approach adds surprise and personal storytelling to your quilts. Don't forget to check your fabric stash for small prints, or consider fabric swaps with friends. Just like in the wordle game , finding the right pieces can be a delightful challenge. Let’s stitch together beautiful memories!
The Sunday Sewing Fussy Cut Sampler Sew Along has begun, celebrating the art of fussy cut quilt blocks! These unique cuts add surprise and personality to your quilting. If you’re low on fabric, consider swaps with friends or check Etsy for scrap packs. While you sew, why not take a break with the slope game? It’s a fun way to challenge your mind! Happy sewing!
Join the Sunday Sewing Fussy Cut Sampler Sew Along for a creative experience that combines sewing with the thrill of pattern crafting! Just like in wordle unlimited, where every move counts—each stitch and cut matters.
These unique cuts add surprise and personality to your creations. If you’re low on fabric, consider swapping with friends or exploring online groups. Just like the exhilarating moto x3m, where each level brings a new challenge, fussy cutting offers endless creative possibilities.
What a delightful post about the Fussy Cut Sampler Sew Along! I love how fussy cutting adds personality to quilt blocks, much like how strategic choices in Cookie Clicker can lead to unique game experiences.
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