QUILTsocial Issue 13
Welcome to another thrilling issue of QUILTsocial! In this issue we show you ways to explore and use utility and decorative stitches for quilting your quilt and sewing on your binding. Using these stitches for quilting is an underrated method, but highly effective. We encourage you to choose any built-in stitch to add oomph to your binding, see the various stitch-outs. We also show you how to make and apply covered cording like a pro, the tutorial includes how to round the corners for a truly elegant finish. Another tutorial in this issue is how to work therm fleece into quilted projects, like the bowl cozy. Other free projects include the tic tac toe game set - all quilted using the latest Recess line from Banyan Batiks, and the quilted bench cushion cover. We take a close look at some awesome features on the Brother Dreamweaver XE and the ImageStitch app and the mysewnet on the PFAFF creative icon. Download this stunning issue!
Welcome to another thrilling issue of QUILTsocial! In this issue we show you ways to explore and use utility and decorative stitches for quilting your quilt and sewing on your binding. Using these stitches for quilting is an underrated method, but highly effective. We encourage you to choose any built-in stitch to add oomph to your binding, see the various stitch-outs. We also show you how to make and apply covered cording like a pro, the tutorial includes how to round the corners for a truly elegant finish. Another tutorial in this issue is how to work therm fleece into quilted projects, like the bowl cozy. Other free projects include the tic tac toe game set - all quilted using the latest Recess line from Banyan Batiks, and the quilted bench cushion cover. We take a close look at some awesome features on the Brother Dreamweaver XE and the ImageStitch app and the mysewnet on the PFAFF creative icon. Download this stunning issue!
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Making a cushion cover for the porch<br />
This project is another one that will<br />
help use up some of your fabric stash<br />
and create a bench cushion that will be<br />
perfect for both inside and outside use.<br />
The bench pillow form I used is 16” x 38”<br />
and is available in fabric and craft stores.<br />
I used fabrics from Northcott Banyan Batiks<br />
collection for my bench cushion cover.<br />
materials<br />
• ½ yd [.4m] focus fabric; I used a large<br />
floral print<br />
• ½ yd [.4m] accent fabric (bright<br />
green); this is used for the cushion<br />
front and the corded edge<br />
• ¾ yd [.7m] background fabric<br />
• 1 yd [.9m] cushion back; I used the<br />
focus fabric with the large floral print<br />
• 120” of cording. I used a soft, ½”<br />
diameter Creativ Dekor cotton cording.<br />
Bench cushion<br />
Bench cushion form<br />
cutting instructions<br />
• accent fabric 2 – 1½” x WOF (width of<br />
fabric, approximately 40”)<br />
• background fabric 3 – 8½” x WOF<br />
• focus fabric 2 – 6½” x WOF<br />
• for ease of handling, cut the WOF<br />
strips in half so they measure<br />
approximately 20”.<br />
Let’s start sewing!<br />
• Make a strip set using 2 background<br />
strips, 1 accent strip and 1 focus fabric<br />
strip.<br />
• Press seams in one direction. Press<br />
carefully so you don’t distort the<br />
strip set.<br />
• Cut the strip set into 2½” segments.<br />
You’ll get 8 segments from the strip set.<br />
• Make 2 more strip sets like this and<br />
cut them into 2½” segments. You<br />
need 19 – 2½” segments for the<br />
cushion top, so you’ll only need to<br />
cut 3 segments from the last strip<br />
set. Keep the rest of the strip set for<br />
another project – maybe a smaller<br />
cushion?<br />
Keep reading to learn how to re-arrange<br />
the strips to create your own original<br />
cushion top!<br />
Banyan Batiks fabrics<br />
Strip set cut into 2½” segments<br />
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