Crazy Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)

1 Crazy Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM] Crazy PatchworkClassic Victorian Crazy quilting gets a modern update with machine embroidery! These instructionsdemonstrate how to stitch Crazy patchwork using an in-the-hoop Crazy Quilt block design. The appliquecrazy patchwork heart doesn't have a square cutting line like the Quilt blocks, but the Crazy patchworkstitches in the same way. Follow along and we'll show you how!Project Needs & Notes: - Quilter's cotton (for bottom fabric)- Small pieces of quilter's cotton (for Quilt block pieces)- Sheer mesh cutaway stabilizer (we prefer Sulky Soft 'n' Sheer)- Temporary spray adhesive- Double sided fusible web (optional - for adhering Quilt block pieces)- Cutting mat- Quilting ruler- Rotary cutterDesigns featured in this tutorial include: - Y5267, Crazy Quilt Block 1 (In-the-Hoop) Special Notes:These in-the-hoop Crazy Quilt blocks are assembled with seven pieces of fabric (for the patchwork pieces)and one piece of hooped fabric.

2 They are assembled piece by piece with the fabric pieces laid right sideup. They are not assembled as stitch and flip Quilt blocks that have traditional seams. The fabric piecesoverlap slightly, and each piece is tacked down with a running stitch and zigzag stitch and then finishedwith a decorative you download an in-the-hoop Crazy Quilt block design youwill see three files - two of thefiles are the embroidery files (thefull embroidery file and the dielinefiles) and one printable ninepatch planning sheet (this fileends in .PDF). Crazy Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]Print the dieline files - these arethe files with "DL" - at full sizeusing embroidery software. If youdo not have embroidery software,Wilcom Truesizer is a programyou can download to print thetemplates. There are sevenpieces of fabric in each block, soprint seven copies of the fabric pieces of the crazyquilt blocks overlap, so thatmeans the dielines on theprintout overlap too.

3 Since thepieces overlap, the dielines willneed to be cut along the outerlines of the shapes (the first pieceof this block is outlined in blue).Cut around shapes around theouter lines (as shown). Crazy Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]After cutting each piece,reference the photo of thefinished Quilt block (this image ison the website and also on thecolor change sheet). Match theshape to the finished Quilt blockand label each piece. This willhelp to keep the piecesorganized. Also, reference thecolor change sheet to see theorder the pieces go down andwhat we named each each dieline is cut andlabeled, it's time to cut the the backside of the paperwith a bit of temporary sprayadhesive and smooth it onto Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]Then, cut out the shapes but donot remove the paper. Anotheroption instead using sprayadhesive (to add the fabricpieces to the block) is to add onepiece of double sided fusible webto the fabric before cutting out theshapes.

4 Add the fabric to thefusible web and press it with aniron. Follow the instructions onthe fusible web option for cutting out thefabric pieces is to stitch thedieline file directly onto the dieline file into yourmachine (that's the file that endsin "DL"). Hoop the fabric andstitch the dieline directly onto thefabric. Also, see our video onusing , unhoop the fabric and cutout the Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]Next, hoop a piece of fabric withone piece of sheer mesh cutawaystabilizer. Sheer mesh cutawaystabilizer works great with in-the-hoop Quilt blocks because itkeeps the blocks nice and note that the hoopedfabric will show through as one ofthe finished the full embroidery file intothe machine. Attach the hoop tothe machine and embroider thedesign - the first dieline will the dieline has sewn,remove the hoop from themachine, but do not unhoop the backside of the fabricwith adhesive, remove the paper,and place the fabric piece rightinside the dieline shape.

5 If youare using fusible web, removethe paper from the backside ofthe fabric piece and press thefabric in place (no need foradhesive). Press the fabric the hoop back onto themachine and match the topthread to the fabric piece embroidering theCrazy Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]design - a tackdown stitch willsew next, this binds the fabricpiece to the bottom fabric. Followalong on the color change sheetas you dieline for the next fabricpiece will sew next. Since thefabric pieces overlap slightly partof the dieline will sew over theprevious piece. After each dielinesews, remove the hoop from themachine (but do not unhoop thefabric), add the fabric piece(remember, the fabric pieces willoverlap slightly).Attach the hoop back onto themachine, and continue with thedesign - the tackdown for thesecond fabric piece will sew the color of the top threadwith each fabric piece as Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]Continue adding the the all of the fabric pieceshave been added, decorativestitches will sew along the inneredges of each fabric Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]Then, a cutting line will sew line will be used to cut thequilt block.

6 This line will sew justa bit outside of the outer edges ofthe fabric the block has finished,unhoop the fabric and place itonto a cutting mat. Using aquilting ruler and rotary cutter, cutright along the sewn cutting linesof the block. And your block iscomplete!Use these blocks to make quilts,pillows, placemats, wallhangings, and more!Print the planning sheet (the filesending in .PDF) and use coloredpencils to plan your project!Using different fabric prints,colors, textured fabrics, andthread color, the possibilities areendless! I made a mini lap quiltusing the in-the-hoop Crazy quiltblocks. Click here for Quilt Blocks, (In-the-Hoop)file:///fileserver/Files/So urce/ELProjects/ [2/13/2018 3:04:04 PM]This applique heart designstitches in the same way, butwithout the square cutting line ofthe Quilt blocks. Fall in love with Crazy quilting!This project is featured on theEmbroidery Library Pinterestpage. Pin it yourself using the "Pin It"button on this or comments?

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