The pattern is ready for purchase in both PDF & paper form by clicking here.
As always, the pattern has paper templates,
but my plastic templates make the cutting so much faster & accurate!
If you don’t already have them you can find them by clicking here.
Need’l Love has these beautiful kits
& backing kits ready for order as well by clicking here.
Every other day I’ll be introducing a step in the pattern &
I’ll have pics of tips & tricks to show you how easy each block is.
Order your pattern & kit today to be ready to sew October 1st!
Every year you’ll have a cute quilt to hang for Halloween. Sorry, cute baby not included!
If you’re not already a member of my Sewing With Susan Facebook group, you should join so you can see & share pics of this & my previous quilt-alongs too. You can find it by clicking here to join.
Emma*, my adorable, new, first grand baby & I would like to say, Hello!
(*Sorry baby not included with pattern purchase… lol
but you’ll probably be seeing a few pics of her too)
I’m excited to finally announce that it’s time to order your
pattern & fabric kit today for my month-long
Candy Corn Sampler Quilt
quilt-long starting October 1st!
This brand new sampler quilt will be the star right here the entire month of October.
I’ve broken down the pattern to help you concentrate on 1 small area of the quilt
every other day,
so when Halloween arrives you’ll have this adorable quilt to celebrate the season for years to come.
The pattern is ready for purchase in both PDF & paper form by clicking here.
As always, paper templates are included in the pattern,
but my plastic templates make the cutting so much faster & accurate!
If you don’t already have them you can find them by clicking here.
Reneé Nanneman of Need’l Love has these beautiful kits
& backing kits ready for order as well by clicking here.
Every other day, the entire month of October,
I’ll be introducing a step in the pattern.
I’ll have pics of tips & tricks to show you how easy each block is.
But hey, if you’re like me,
you can buy the pattern today &
just start sewing & have it done by October 1st!
Your call!
See how I’ve used my Tiny Tree Template set #286 to make fast & easy candy corn blocks?
I’ve used freezer paper for machine appliqué, but you can choose your favorite method.
Apliquick Bars are my best friend for making perfect appliqué shapes. Make them yours too!
Appliqué is a snap with the right tools, tips & practice!
Learn a fun way to make a frayed mummy.
Ever sew on buttons with your sewing mahcine?
Order your pattern & kit today to be ready to sew October 1st!
If you’re not already a member of my Sewing With Susan Facebook group, you should join so you can see & share pics of this & my previous quilt-alongs too. You can find it by clicking here to join.
but the experience of making the centers of little Dresden plates
has changed all of that for me.
I now – LOVE – freezer paper appliqué.
& I think I’ve gotten pretty good at it.
Practice is the only real solution to this obstacle.
Practice easy techniques using the best tools available.
I now find it to be very easy & I love the challenge &
the self satisfaction that comes with each completed project.
That’s the best advice that I can offer you,
that & show you those easy techniques.
Sit back & view these images & short videos & also
go to my Instagram for more short videos that I made just for you!
First use the Apliquick bars to cover the freezer paper shapes. It’s a little different for the round shapes vs. a straight edge & point. You can see the differences in these 2 vidoes.
After the appliqué shapes are made
glue them onto the background fabric.
Stitch them with the tiny blind hem stitch that I use,
or use your favorite appliqué stitch by machine or by hand.
The threads should match the appliqué shape being stitched down,
not the background fabric.
Next you’ll need to CAREFULLY cut slits behind each shape
so the freezer paper templates can be removed.
Use sharp serrated scissors for best results.
With a white cloth, generously wet the shapes.
It’s only necessary to wet the applique shapes.
No need to get the whole block wet.
Let the piece sit for a few minutes
until the glue has a chance to release the paper.
A gentle pull on opposite sides of each shape
will release the paper from the stitches.
If the paper doesn’t easily release,
it’s probably not wet enough.
I’m loving Jen Kingwell’s newest line,
Winkipop by Moda.
I hope that I’m changing your mind about trying freezer paper applique.
Quilting my way through life! 