Machine Quilting Unlimited - Special Edition - Winter 2011
Machine Quilting Unlimited - Special Edition - Winter 2011
Machine Quilting Unlimited - Special Edition - Winter 2011
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I complete any details with hand<br />
embroidery, using DMC cotton embroidery<br />
floss. (Photo 8)<br />
Blocking<br />
The final step to creating a flat wall<br />
piece is blocking. I block on a portable,<br />
padded blocking board, using Japanese<br />
flower pins to pin the piece flat while<br />
stretching it tightly to remove wrinkles<br />
and lumps. Once pinned, I steam the<br />
piece thoroughly and gently. I wet and<br />
wring out a muslin press cloth and<br />
place over the pinned quill. With the<br />
iron set for steaming, I gradually move<br />
the iron just above the surface, driving<br />
the steam into the quilt without overly<br />
flattening it. Eventually the press cloth<br />
is thoroughly dry and the steaming is<br />
complete. It may take a couple of days<br />
for it to complete drying. Once dry, it<br />
is perfectly flat with nicely raised nonquilted<br />
areas. (Photo 9)<br />
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30 <strong>Machine</strong> <strong>Quilting</strong> <strong>Unlimited</strong> | <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2011</strong>
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