Decadence Stitch-Along - Month 1 - Rose Bouquet with Teal Borders - Block 7 March 15 2019 2 Comments

Welcome to a new exciting adventure in the Decadence Stitch-Along (SAL) presented by Red Thread Studio.  My name is Carolyn Pytlik, and I will be leading the stitch-along every month detailing how I approached each block with tips and tricks along the way.  For a preview of my fussy cutting method, you can check out my tutorial HERE.  Hopefully it will be helpful to you in creating this quilt. 

Our Decadence quilt is named after the beautiful fabric collection we will be using designed by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. There are also a few other Art Gallery fabrics mixed in and a Lecien fabric for the binding.  Feel free to join our SAL if you are using your own fabric.  The patterns we will be using are 'In The Rounds' by Helen Stubbings of Hugs N' Kisses, except that one of the twelve used in this quilt is one I enjoyed designing myself. 

Helen has created a new way to do EPP with iron-on "papers," made with a fusible interfacing.  Her process saves you the time consuming step of removing the papers. The fusible interface makes the pieces soft and pliable while working with them. And you will be gluing your folded seam allowance with a Glue Pen rather than basting.  

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU WATCH HELEN'S VIDEO.  THIS VIDEO SHOWS YOU HOW TO USE HER EPP INTERFACING.

 

Although, if you prefer, you can use the interface pieces the same way that you use regular papers, as I did.  When designing a Round (block), I am always changing my fabric choices and fussy cutting to get to a finish with which I am pleased. Therefore, I basted the interface and didn't iron anything until the entire Round was complete. 

My directions below will relate to using Helen's iron-on method. I have indicated that you are to cut a 1/4" seam allowance; however, you may cut a 3/8" seam if you prefer.

On the bottom of the second page of your pattern is an illustration of the construction of Round #7.  This illustration was incorrect on my pattern and may be incorrect on yours as well. Here is the correct illustration for this Round.

 

 

FABRICS USED IN THIS MONTH'S ROUND ARE:

I will be using these name descriptions when referring to the fabric.  

• Black with Large Floral
• Twin Peacocks on Black
• White with Black Dots
• Turquoise with Birds
• Black and White Stripe
• Teal Damask
• Black and Green Border Print
• Background Fabric (metallic pink)

FABRIC CHOICES AND FUSSY CUTS:

1) The center 1-1//2" Diamonds are cut from the Black with Large Floral fabric. You will be fussy cutting each Diamond as shown below. You will need to CUT SIX DIAMONDS.

The first picture shows the area of the fabric where this cut comes from. The second picture shows the finished size of the fussy cut Diamond without seam allowance. Sew the Diamonds together as a Six Pointed Star.

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC. 

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE.

 

2) Next the six Hexie Kites are cut from the Twin Peacocks on Black fabric. You will be fussy cutting each Kite from the position shown. You will need to CUT SIX KITES.

The first picture shows the area of the fabric where this cut comes from. The second picture shows the finished size of the fussy cut Kite without seam allowance. I found it easier to sew a section which includes this Kite with the two Kites (#3 below) and the Half Hexagon (#4 below) before attaching them to the center star.

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE. 

 

3) Next, the twelve Hexie Kites are cut from the White with Black Dots fabric. There is no need to fussy cut these pieces except that you will be cutting from the portion of this fabric shown below, where the dots are medium to heavily spaced apart. When cutting from the White with Black Dots, keep every cut butt up against the last cut because we will be using every bit of this fabric. You will need to CUT TWELVE KITES.

Now sew these on both sides of the Kites (#2) above.

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE.

 

4) Next, the six 1-1/2" Half Hexagons are cut from the Black and White Stripe fabric. This fabric is printed with stripes on the diagonal. You will be positioning your piece with vertical stripes. I always cut this fabric with a black stripe in the center of my piece.

You will need to CUT SIX HALF HEXAGONS as shown below. Now you will sew together this Half Hexagon with the three kites (#3 & #4) forming a full Hexagon. Then attach this Hexagon to the Center Star.

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE.

5) Next the first set of six 1-1/2" Diamonds is cut from the Turquoise with Birds fabric. You will cut in the areas of pink flowers as shown below. When cutting these, do NOT simply center your piece in the flower area; most flower areas will accommodate two cuts and you need to be careful not to run out of this portion of the fabric.

You will need to CUT SIX 1-1/2" DIAMONDS. You may attach this diamond now or wait until you have attached the upcoming Hexagon/Kite section.

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE.

 6) Next the 1-1/2" Hexagons are cut from the Teal Damask fabric. You will be fussy cutting each hexagon from the position shown. You will need to CUT TWELVE HEXAGONS as shown below.

I found it easier to sew together each section of two hexagons with the upcoming center Kite (#7) and upcoming Half Kites (#8) before attaching them to the remainder of the Round.

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE.

7) Next the six Kites are cut from the Black with Large Floral fabric. You will be fussy cutting each kite from the position shown below. You will need to CUT SIX KITES.

The first picture below shows the area of the fabric where this cut comes from. The second picture below shows the finished size of the fussy cut Kite without seam allowance. You will be attaching this to the upcoming Half Kites (#8) and the previous teal Hexagons (#6).

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE. 

 

8) Next the twelve Half Kites are cut from the White with Black Dots. You will need to CUT TWELVE HALF KITES, SIX WITH THE CENTER TO THE RIGHT AND SIX WITH THE CENTER TO THE LEFT AS SHOWN BELOW.

Now you can sew the two opposite Half Kites to the six Kites (#7) above; then sew them to two teal Hexagons (#6) above. Sew this section to the Round.

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE A BIT LESS THAN 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE.

 

 

9) Last, the six 1-1/2" Diamonds are cut from the black and grey stripe area of the Black and Green Border Print. The Diamonds will have the stripe running lengthwise with the darker black stripe in the center as shown below.

You will need to CUT SIX DIAMONDS.  Sew this to the Round and you are finished!

YOU WILL NEED TO LOCATE THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL IRON THE INTERFACE TO THIS SPOT ON THE BACK OF THE FABRIC.

YOU WILL CUT WITH A SEAM ALLOWANCE APPROXIMATELY 1/4" BEYOND THE INTERFACE.

Finally, appliqué the Round to the center of an 18" square of the background fabric. Trim to 17-1/2".

I hope you enjoyed making this first Round of our quilt. Please post a picture of your finished piece on Instagram and/or Facebook using #DecadenceSAL...even if you are using your own fabric! Jen will randomly pull names from those who post each month for special prizes.

About Carolyn Pytlik

 

(Pictured above blocks made by Carolyn from Visible Light by Melissa Peda)

Carolyn Pytlik has been sewing since she was a child.  In addition to English Paper Piecing, she likes needle turn appliqué, embroidery, counted cross stitch, fabric and cats.  You can see some of her projects in progress on Instagram @cheshire_cat_quilts.