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It comes in yellow, red, and aqua.
Welcome to today’s edition of Q&A with Oda May. Today Oda May answers reader questions about out of print fabric, pre-washing, and favorite fabrics. Do you have a question for Oda May? Send her an email.
It comes in yellow, red, and aqua.
Step 2:
Sew your first group of 9 squares into a 9-patch block. Remember, the center square is the only one that will not be cut down further, so be aware of your placement of squares. Press your seams accordingly.
Step 5:
Select 4 honey bun strips. Be sure to select strips of colors and/or patterns that might not already appear in that 9-patch block. From each of the 4 strips, cut a 7.25″ piece and an 8″ piece. You should now have four 7.25″ pieces (each of a different print), and four corresponding 8″ pieces. Put the four 8″ pieces aside for now.
Step 10:
Sew these new column pieces together, and reassemble the block again. Your finished block should now look like this:
Step 11:
Repeat steps 2-10 for the remaining nine sets of charm squares, making a total of 9 “split nine-patch” blocks.
Step 12:
Take an inventory of your remaining honey bun strips. (I don’t know about you, but at this point I had a huge pile of cut-up strips. It’s a good time to make sure you have what you need for the remaining steps.)
Let’s recap this step. You should now have:
Step 13:
Sew all of the sashing pieces together, and then assemble the entire middle column.
DO NOT sew the columns together yet.
Step 15:
In your third column, take your remaining four “A” strips and four “B” strips. Again, lay them out to create sashing in between the blocks. Your four “B” strips should occupy the left position of each sashing, matching each up with its partner in the middle column.
Sew all of the sashing pieces together, and then assemble the entire third column.
Step 16:
We will now be creating vertical sashing in between the columns using our “C” and “D” strips.
A brand new quilt!
NOTE: you will have leftover honey bun strips for some other fun Moda Bake Shop projects!
From your charm pack, lay out a pattern of squares that you would like for the skirt front.
To make this play pad you will need approx. 20 layer cakes. (10″ x 10″ squares) Choose your favorites and sew them into sets. You will need 8 sets of 2 and 8 sets of 3. Lay the sets onto your cutting mat and cut into 2 – 5″ sections as shown here. Join the sets of two and sets of 3 together.
Set 4 sections of aside. Sew the remaining 4 sections into a ring end to end as shown below. Choose a fabric anywhere on the ring and cut it in half. This is what will give you a staggered strip. If there is a fabric that is not your favorite, choose that one to cut in half so it appears in smaller pieces in your quilt.
Sew the 8 rows into sets in a pleasing order. Press the seams all in one direction. Join all the rows together. Press and square up any extra along the bottom.
Make a quilt sandwich by laying the batting (I used multiple layers of poly-fill batting), backing and quilt top. Make sure quilt top and backing are right sides together. Pin all the sections together. Sew around all four sides of the quilt top leaving approx a 12″ opening to turn the quilt right side out. Trim the excess batting and backing away. If you will hold your scissors at a 45 degree angle while trimming the excess it will help “plane” the bulk of the batting and make it lay flat.
TIP from Carolyn St. Clair: To get a nice sharp corners, sew the corners like the picture shown below. Trim.
Once you have the quilt turned right side out, sew the opening closed. I originally was just going to tie this quilt but I started sewing a running stitch along the edges and I really liked how it turned out.
So I added more running stitches throughout. I use a thread called Cordonnet by Mettler. I love this thread because it is on a spool but has the weight and feel of embroidery floss. 2 strands of embroidery floss is about the same weight as 1 single thread right off the spool. No separating floss. Did I say it comes on a spool? This thread can also be used on your sewing machine with a top stitching needle. It comes in several colors. I think Aurifil makes something similar so I am going to check it out also.
A fun, soft, easy baby project measuring 36″ x 47.5″. This is a great quilt to throw down for a baby to play on.
1 moda layer cake will yield 2 of these. I am thinking about possibly even sewing a piece of ribbon or twill on it to be able to roll it up and tie it.
OPTIONS: The same quilt can be made larger. Just determine how long you want it and sew that many layer cake squares together to get your length. To make a large one, 76″ long, sew 4 layer cakes together and then cut then in half, join 2 sets of 4 together to determine your length. 4 layer cakes is ideal to sew together before you sub cut. 4 will fit folded over into 2 and fit on your cutting mat using a 24″ ruler. Do not press until after you have sewn into rows. Great for college dorms, hunting lodges, etc. Showcases large prints nicely.
Enjoy and have fun creating,
Lissa
1 Custom Photo Mug – featured mugs are from Home a la mode, they may also be found at Target.
1 slice of a Layer Cake (1 – 10″ x 10″ square) – featured Wonderland by Momo for Moda Fabrics
10″ cut of a coordinating Satin Ribbon
Coordinating Thread
Fray Check by Dritz
Rotary Mat, Ruler, and Cutter and/or Scissors
You may add additional embellishments, however keep in mind that it must stay fairly thin in order to fit back into the mug. Suggested embellishments may include: embroidery, applique, Fabric paint with stencils or foam stamps, etc.
Step One:
Gather all your ingredients.
Step Two:
Remove bottom cap from mug Remove paper insert.
Step Three:
Line up a rotary ruler along the cut line of the paper insert. Cut the paper insert using a rotary cutter and mat to creat your template. You may also use scissors if you do not have rotary tools.
Step Four:
Determine where the template needs to be placed on the fabric to get the look you are going for.
Step Five:
Flip the fabric over so it is faced down and then place the template on the fabric faced up. You may pin this in place or just hold the two pieces in place while sewing. Step Six:
Sew the fabric to the paper for stability.You can sew any design you wish.
I prefer to sew straight lines in a diagonal both ways to have a diamond quilted appearance.
REMEMBER: You are sewing the fabric to the paper with wrong sides together.
Step Seven:
Following the paper template as a guide, cut off the remaining fabric so that the fabric is the same size as the template. Apply Fray Check to the straight edges of the fabric to prevent fraying while sliding the fabric template back into the mug. The Fray Check will dry clear.
Step Eight:
Cut a piece of Satin Ribbon 10″ in length. Grosgrain ribbon may be used, however because it is a thicker ribbon, you may have difficulties sliding it back into the mug.
Step Nine:
Lay the ribbon towards the top of the template.
Step Ten:
Set your sewing machine to stitch to the far left.
Step Eleven:
Starting at the very top, carefully stitch the ribbon to the template with the fabric facing up. Be sure to follow the curve of the top of the template.Then, come back the opposite way stitching down the bottom of the ribbon to the template. Always be sure to back stitch on all ends so there will be no lifting when sliding into the mug.
Step Twelve:
Trim off the edges of the ribbon following the same lines as the template.
Step Thirteen:
Roll the fabric insert to fit back into the mug opening. Carefully slide the fabric template back into the mug ensuring that all the edges are laying down nice and flat.
Step Fourteen:
Line the seam up with the mouth opening at the top so when you are holding the mug the seam is facing you and the beautiful design is facing outward for all to see.
Screw the bottom cap back on and you now have a beautiful custom travel mug.
One Moda Layer Cake makes 40 mugs. Great for gifts!
Fill with your favorite drink and Enjoy!
Angela