Machine Embroidery Thread per color chart/preference
8 X 8 hoop
2.5 oz. Cutaway Stabilizer
Fusible Interfacing (10 ½ “ x 10 ½”)
Low nap batting (12 ½” X 13 ½ “)
Magic Sizing spray starch
One fat quarter quilting cotton fabric for backing
One fat quarter quilting cotton neutral fabric for front
One fat quarter quilting cotton fabric for border 1
One fat quarter quilting cotton fabric for border 2
One fat quarter quilting cotton fabric for border 3
505 Temporary Adhesive Spray
Sewing Machine & thread
Preface:
Love Blooms in Mother's Garden! Honoring the special ladies who let us bloom in their gardens! A mini quilt hanging perfect for a table top or wall. The design has a high stitch count (26,737) that can cause the fabric to pull and pucker. To prevent the puckering, a strong cutaway stabilizer and fusible interfacing was used in the project. A single needle embroidery machine was used to make this project.
Step 1:
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The embroidery design ‘Flower Garden’ is featured in this project. The design was resized (6.9" x 8.7) using Embrilliance Essentials embroidery software. Curlz Font was used for the text.
Print out a copy of the Design Templates and Color Charts.
Step 2:
Read through the instructions before beginning.
Gather and prepare materials. Iron and starch the fabric.
Step 3:
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Cut one 8 ½” x 9 ½“ piece of the fabric 1 for front (yellow gingham in example).
Step 4:
Cut one 12 1/2” x 13 ½ ” piece of the print fabric 2 for backing (green in example).
Cut one 10” x 2” print fabric 2 for hanging strip (green in
example).
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Step 5:
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Cut two 2” x 13 1/2” pieces of the fabric 3 for border (purple in example).
Cut two 2” x 12 ½” pieces of the fabric 3 for border (purple in example).
Cut two 11 ½” x 1 ½” pieces of fabric 4 for border (pink in example).
Cut two 10 ½ “x 1 ½ “ pieces of fabric 4 for border (pink in example).
Step 6:
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Cut one 8 ½ “x 9 ½ “ piece of fusible interfacing
Attach the fusible interfacing to the back of the 8 ½ x 9 ½
piece of fabric according to package directions (yellow in example).
Step 7:
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Cut one 12 (1/2)” x 13 (1/2)” piece of low nap batting.
Step 8:
Cut one piece of 2.5 oz. cut-away stabilizer for your hoop.
Lightly spray the surface of the stabilizer with a temporary adhesive.
Firmly press the 8 (1/2)” x 9 (1/2)” piece of fabric onto the stabilizer.
Smooth the surface to remove any wrinkles or air pockets.
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Step 9:
Hoop the piece of fabric and cut-away stabilizer. The stabilizer and fabric should be taut and drum-like.
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Step 10:
Load the embroidery design onto the machine. A 40 weight embroidery thread should be used for machine embroidery. A 75/11 embroidery needle was used to embroider the design.
Embroider the design. Follow the color chart and embroidery machine guides.
Pictures are provided for each color stop as a visual aid.
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Step 11:
Pictures are provided for each color stop as a visual aid.
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Step 12:
Pictures are provided for each color stop as a visual aid.
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Step 13:
Pictures are provided for each color stop as a visual aid.
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Step 14:
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Fabric should measure 8 (1/2)” x 9 (1/2)”. Straighten edges if needed.
Step 15:
Pin the two 10 (½ )“ x 1 (½) “ pieces of fabric 4 for border (pink in example) to the long sides of the fabric. RIGHT sides of fabric must be facing each other.
Sew a ¼” seam along the edge of each side. REINFORCE the stitches as you start and finish each seam. Press the seams open.
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Pin the two 11 (½ )“ x 1 (½) “ pieces of fabric 4 for border (pink in example) to the long sides of the fabric. RIGHT sides of fabric must be facing each other.
Sew a ¼” seam along the edge of each side. REINFORCE the stitches as you start and finish each seam. Press the seams open.
Step 17:
The pink border is finished.
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Step 18:
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Pin the two 2” x 12 (½)” pieces of the fabric 3 for border (purple in example) to the long sides of the fabric. RIGHT sides of fabric must be facing each other.
Sew a ¼” seam along the edge of each side. REINFORCE the stitches as you start and finish each seam. Press the seams open.
Step 19:
Pin the two 2” x 13 (½)” pieces of the fabric 3 for border (purple in example) to the long sides of the fabric. RIGHT sides of fabric must be facing each other.
Sew a ¼” seam along the edge of each side. REINFORCE the stitches as you start and finish each seam. Press the seams open.
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Step 20:
The purple border is complete. Check the measurements for each border. Trim if needed.
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Step 21:
Measure the dimensions of the fabric with the borders. If needed, trim the backing fabric and batting to match the size of the mini quilt front.
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Step 22:
Spray the wrong side of the mini quilt front with temporary adhesive.
Place the batting on top and smooth the surface.
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Step 23:
Pin RIGHT sides together. Leave a 3” opening on one side. The opening will allow you to turn the mini quilt to right side out.
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Step 24:
Sew a ¼” seam along the sides. REINFORCE as you start and finish sewing the seam.
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Step 25:
Trim the corner off of each edge being careful not to cut the stitching.
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Step 26:
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Turn the mini quilt right side out. Use an iron to press the seam line on the sides.
Step 27:
Using the 12” x 2” print fabric, take two strips and place RIGHT sides together. Pin together on one of the 2” ends. Repeat for the other two 12” x 2” strips.
Sew ¼” along the pinned edge. REINFORCE as you start and finish sewing the seam.
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Step 28:
Press seams open. Fold strip in half with RIGHT side out. Press.
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Step 29:
Using the crease line as a guide, fold each side fabric to the center and press. Fold in half again and press.
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Step 30:
Pin the strip around the center fabric (yellow in example).
For corners, place a pin about 1 ½” from the edge. Bring the trim to the corner. Fold the trim at a 45° angle. Tuck the trim to the adjacent edge. Fold and pin.
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Step 31:
At the ends of the trim, fold back the two tails so that meet in the middle. Press a fold line to make a crease. Use a fabric marker to mark the crease line.
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Step 32:
Open the trim to the original 2” size. With right sides together, pin the ends together aligning the crease lines on each end.
Mark a line 1/8” away from the crease line. Sew a seam on this line. REINFORCE as you start and finish the seam.
Fold trim using crease lines as a guide. Pin in place.
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Step 33:
Top stitch 1/8” seam along the edge on each side of the green trim.
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Step 34:
Pin together the opening hole where you turned the mini quilt.
Top stitch along the edge of each side of the outer trim (purple in example).
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Step 35:
Fold the 10” x 2” fabric in half with RIGHT sides together. Crease with an iron. Pin together.
Sew a ¼” seam around the fabric edge. Leave one 2” side open for turning.
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Step 36:
Turn the fabric through the opening. Tuck the edges of the opening on the inside. Press with an iron.
Sew a ¼” seam along the edges of the fabric.
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Step 37:
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Place the fabric on the back of the mini quilt. Pin in place.
Step 38:
Using the border seams as a guide, sew the hanging fabric in place. REINFORCE as you start and finish each seam.
Marisa Littleton is a retired educator with a love for teaching and learning. Interests include machine embroidery, hand embroidery, quilting, cooking, and antiques.
