QuiltswithConvicts

When I first started marking the blocks, I was using dressmaker's tracing paper (the older kind with the waxy surface), but I decided to treat me to a lightbox for my birthday. I ordered a LightTracer from DickBlick.

http://www.dickblick.com

The catalog lists the 10" x 12" one for $43.99, but I was only charged $34.99 + shipping. This is the smaller one & it's the perfect size. I also use Prismacolor colored pencils by Berol for the drawing. They have a wax content, so they almost completely disappear when ironed! Yea, you do have to be careful when ironing down your fusibles, but even if you touch an area with the iron, the marks don't completely go away.

Quilter7x

Are you using embroidery thread or regular thread for the applique?

I love this method, it looks really easy and beautiful. Thank you for the tute! :thumbup:

dreamer2009

Kathy are you quilting each block as you go ?

QuiltswithConvicts

Regular thread - prefer 50 wt. but will settle for 40 wt.

CarrieAnne

thanks!

CarrieAnne

thanks!

d.rickman

Kathy - your tutorial is very detailed and easy to follow, thanks for sharing. Would you use "fray check" on the smaller pieces?

QuiltswithConvicts

I didn't, but I think you could if you wanted to.

The re-do is 10" & hand applique using freezer paper. I'll probably use tiny bits of it on this one!

merry

Lovely block & great explanation. Thanks so much. Have book-marked this to try.

jeaninmaine

Kathy, Loved your tutorial. Very clear, even to an applique novice like me. Thank you.