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Quilting: Spring Fling
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Spring Fling

Instructions

This little mug rug is super simple. I chose a font that I liked (this one is Better Heather ~ perfect, right?) Enlarge the font to the size you want. Print on copy paper, first "flipping" the font, so it's backwards (mirror image.) Trace the word "seed" on heat and bond, then fuse to back of fabric. Cut out word and fuse onto your background fabric. Make a quilt sandwich. Applique around "seed" ...
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home


Materials

Cotton

What was your inspiration?

This was for our One Little Word challenge in the Baltimore Modern Quilt Guild. My thought was, if I plant enough seeds, surely something will grow!

What are you most proud of?

I'm not very skilled at applique, so I'm quite happy how this turned out.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Play with different fonts to find one that you love (or that has your name in it!) www.dafont.com is a great place to look.

 

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mmauch on craftsy.com
Mar 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very cute project, you did a GREAT job on the applique. I like the exchange idea and thanks for the font website info. You've inspired me to try doing something outside my "box". Thanks for sharing!