Australian_Homespun_2014-11

Preparation

1

Instructions are provided for you

to work on one block at a time.

Where the block background has

borders, join those to the block fi rst.

2

To prepare for the appliqué, trace

one of each different appliqué

shape for the relevant block from the

Pattern Sheet onto template plastic

with a permanent-marking pen.

Number each shape, then cut them

out on the lines. Use these templates

and a pencil to trace the shapes on

the selected fabrics, leaving at least

½in between them. Cut the shapes

from fabric by eye 4mm (a scant

¼in) outside the traced lines. It’s

a good idea to store the pieces for

each block in a labelled zip-lock bags

so they don’t get lost while you’re

appliquéing your block.

3

Put the Pattern Sheet on a light

source such as a lightbox or well-

lit window and lightly trace some of

the outlines of the appliqué shapes

for the block. There’s no need to

trace every line – just select a few

that will serve as an overall guide.

If you’re using dark background

fabrics, as we have for some of our

blocks, it may be diffi cult to see the

Pattern Sheet even with a lightbox.

Use a light-coloured dressmaker’s

carbon paper instead to transfer

some of the outlines on to your

block background.

4

Apply tiny dots of glue on the

back of each appliqué shape

at least 10mm (^33 ⁄ 8 in) from the

edges. Lay it in place on the block

background in numerical order and

fi nger press to hold it in place.

Stitches used: French knot,

running stitch, stem stitch,

straight stitch

Finished size:

119 x 103cm (46^3 ⁄ 4 x40^1 ⁄ 2 in)

Note: Read all the instructions

in this second part of the project

before starting. It is recommended

that fabrics, except the scraps

of felt and faux suede, be 100%

cotton, pre-washed and well

ironed. Requirements are based

on fabrics 107cm (42in) wide.

Instructions are provided for

needleturn appliqué.

PROJECT

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