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Block Party Tutorial

May 26, 2016 By Cathy Habermann 2 Comments

Welcome to the Block Party … Tutorial that is! I’ve included step by step instructions in each chart, but sometimes we visual learners need picture cues! No problem. Somehow I managed to remember to take photos during the finishing process of HOME!

The full tutorial is shown below but you can also download a PDF here.

Enjoy, Cathy

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Press & trim completed stitching 5/8” away from the backstitching on all 3 block pieces (top, bottom & side panel). Be sure to check that you stitched the correct number of backstitches (top & bottom are 58×58 and side panel is 232 stitches wide!

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Cut & apply lightweight fusible web to the 3 pieces. It should fit just inside the backstitch line on the back side of your stitching. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Trim the WDW wool to fit on the Smyrna Cross diamond on the top panel. (approx. 2 1/4”) It will cover some of the Smyrna cross rows (I didn’t want to have any linen showing between the wool & the stitching)

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Attach wool with a blanket stitch or applique stitch.

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Finger press along backstitch line for all 3 pieces.

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Be sure that you design that flows from the side panel to the top panel matches up

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Match up the lower left corner of the block top & the upper left corner of the side panel (marked with an ‘A’ on the chart). Lace the top & side panel through matched backstitches with 2-ply of matching floss. Needle should run under the backstitches & not pierce the linen.

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Continue lacing all the way around the top of the square & down the seam in the side panel.

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Attach the bottom panel of the block in a similar manner, starting at the corner. I start at the corner with the seam as it is easier to end tie-offs & knots here.

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Lace all the way around & before closing up, stuff with wool or fiberfill. Be sure to fill your corners first & shape your block as you go.

I prefer wool roving as it holds it shape well & is good for you needles!

 


Don’t forget to embellish your Block Party pincushion with it’s very own Just Another Button Company 4-letter word pinset! Be sure to ask at your shop or visit the website: www.justanotherbuttoncompany.com


 

Block Party Finishing Tutorial©2015 Hands On Design & Cathy Habermann. Permission is granted for Shops & Stitchers to print & distribute for classes and personal use. Reposting is permitted with proper reference to http://www.handsondesign.biz These instructions are complimentary & not for resale. Images are the property of Hands On Design & Cathy Habermann.

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  1. Dorothy Brown says

    August 2, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    I don’t know how mUch wool roving to order. Approximately how many ounces will the block (meow) take?

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    • Cathy Habermann says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Dorothy – it depends on how firm you like to stuff your pincushions. I usually order at least a pound at a time to have some extra on hand – I stuff everything with it! Cathy

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