Quilt Now - UK (2020-04)

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BREAKFAST SET

8

The two ends are simple – the

three strips are joined together

starting with Fabric D, then Fabric A

and Fabric B. Join to the ends of the

three centre blocks.

9

Lay the backing face down and the

wadding on top. Place the pressed,

pieced panel on the next (face up)

and pin.

10

Quilt with your favourite

design. I used a random wavy

design worked on the diagonal.

It is easy to do on your machine

at home too.

A

D

B

E

C

F

G

11

Using an object such as a teacup,

round the corners of the runner.

12

Make the bias binding by cutting

3.5cm-wide strips on the bias and

then join them together to form a long

strip. Fold in half lengthways and press,

then fold the raw edges in and press

them too. A bias tape maker will make

this easier.

13

Sew on the bias by opening the

fold and aligning the raw edges

of the tape and runner edge. Stitch in

the ditch, fold the tape over and either

top-stitch neatly through both layers or

TOP TIP!

When you pin, crease the

centre of the curved ‘pie’

piece and the ‘L’ piece

and match those two

creases, pin the two ends

perfectly and then gently

fit the curves

Making bias binding

1 Using a set square and chalk, mark

lines about 1½" apart at a 45° angle

across the fabric. Cut along the

drawn lines.

2 To join strips together, place two

pieces at right angles, draw a line

from corner to corner and pin each

side. Sew along the line.

3 Trim approximately ¼" from the

seam allowance and press the seam

open. Continue to join the strips

together until the bias strip is the

required size for your project.

MASTERCLASS

sew by hand on the opposite side

of the tape.