36 Quilts & More | SUMMER 20202 ) Cut out foundation patterns roughly(^1) ∕ 4 " outside dashed lines to make 12
foundation papers.
ASSEMBLE PINCUSHION TOPS
To foundation-piece, stitch fabric pieces to a
foundation paper with marked side of paper
facing up and fabric pieces layered underneath.
The resulting pieced unit is a mirror image
of the foundation paper. When foundation-
piecing, use a tiny stitch length (12–16 stitches
per inch). For additional instructions, refer to
“Foundation Piecing” on page 39.
Press seams in directions indicated by
arrows on diagrams. If no direction is
specified, press seam toward darker fabric.
1 ) Turn a foundation paper over so
marked side is down. Place assorted
pink print position 1 square right side
up over position 1 of foundation paper
(Diagram 1). Pin with a flat head pin.
Hold paper up to light to check that fabric
piece completely covers position 1.
2 ) Turn foundation paper over so marked
side is up. Referring to Diagram 2, fold
foundation paper back on the stitching
line between positions 1 and 2.
3 ) Measure^1 ∕ 4 " from folded edge of
foundation paper. Trim using a rotary
cutter and clear ruler to create^1 ∕ 4 " seam
allowance (Diagram 3). If using an Add-A-
Quarter ruler to create^1 ∕ 4 " seam allowance,
place ruler lip against folded edge of paper
and use rotary cutter to trim along edge of
ruler. Unfold paper after trimming.
4 ) Working on unmarked side of foundation
paper, align edge of assorted pink print
position 2 square with trimmed edge of
pink print position 1 square with right
sides together; pin and check placement of
position 2 square (see “Check Placement,”
opposite).
5 ) Working on marked side of foundation
paper, sew on stitching line through
all layers, extending stitching past
beginning and end of line by a few
stitches (Diagram 4). Turn paper
over. Press open position 2 piece using
a dry iron, pressing seam toward
newly added piece (Diagram 5).
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5
3
8
9
7
2
4
6
5
9
7
4
6
4
5
1
5
3
8
9
7
2
4
6
DIAGRAM 1
Unmarked side of paper
Marked side of paper
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5
3
8
9
7
2
4
6
12
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DIAGRAM 2
1
5
3
8
9
7
2
4
6
(^1) ∕ 4 "
DIAGRAM 3
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