Mrs. Beasley's Sampler Quilt - Hints and Tips...

Hope you are all enjoying 'Mrs. Beasley's Sampler Quilt', Block 1, in Vignette Issue 10. Actually, I hope you're enjoying the entire magazine! There are so many photos that I take that never make it into the magazine, hints that just can't be squeezed in and tips I wanted to share but ran out of pages. Here's a few of these bits for you.

In the below photo I just wanted to show you how I appliqued on the pink flower, then traced on the stitchery (in case my applique wasn't just right) then went back and appliqued the centre:

The Running Stitch around the centre of the flower I simply did by eye but you can trace on the stitch if you prefer:

In many places on this quilt, such as in Mini Block 4 shown below, it is best to complete your applique and then trace on the stitchery that meets with the applique.

Ensure that you have accurate 1/4" seam allowances on your sewing machine. I know that I'm always going on about this but because this design has lots of small seams, being accurate will make a big difference:

I hope that working in Mini Blocks makes your sewing easier:

A close up of Mini Block 2 to help with your stitchery and applique. I always like to put a few 'anchoring stitches' at the inward point of an applique heart, just to prevent fraying later on:

And maybe inbetween stitching take a break and whip up The Chocolate Caramel Nougat Slice on page 8!

Leanne Beasley xxx

Comments

[Picperfic.wordpress.com]

this is so very beautiful...I have only just come across your lovely magazine and having purchased issue 10 I have taken out a subscription. just need some time to start this pretty quilt block as the next one is due out any minute!

[Susan]

I don't have the magazine, but your block is beautiful. I love seeing the close-up of the stitching on the mini-block #2. Thanks.

[Pepi]

Hi Leanne. I have sent you several emails regarding an order for my shop but I still have not received any answer. Could you please check if you have received them???? My email address is [email protected]. Thanks

[Karin]

I love the embroidery and appliqué over the patchwork. Wonderful!
Karin

[Klazien]

Beautiful !

[Christine B.]

Truly stunning stitching!! I have just spent a very enjoyable time preparing and cutting out all the pieces for this beautiful quilt and I can't wait to get started on it!! Thanks for the extra hints and tips they will really help! I have also just written a post about my progress so far on my blog! Thank you Leanne!