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 | Cut Quilt Fuse the size of your finished project plus at least 6" to
8" around all sides. This margin area is useful for any small size
adjustments you find necessary as you lay out your design.
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| Tack or tape Quilt Fuse to a wall or other flat, vertical work surface,
with the fusible side of the interfacing toward you. Secure all four corners
of Quilt Fuse to the surface. It is best to work on a vertical surface so
you can stand at a distance and evaluate fabric placements, colour flow,
etc. If you are unable to work vertically lay Quilt Fuse, fusible side up,
on a surface large enough to fit the entire project, preferably a pressing
surface.
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| Working from piles of 2" fabric squares sorted into lights, mediums,
and darks, position the fabric squares to create your design, placing one
fabric square onto each printed square. Quilt Fuse has a brushed surface
that will "hold" fabrics in place even before you fuse them.
Though this is a 2" grid you can use fabric squares of any size. Try
mixing in some 4" squares to vary the look of your design, to fill in
backgrounds, etc. (Remember that after stitching, the finished size of each
2" square will actually measure 1.5" square).
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| When you are satisfied with your quilt design, fuse fabrics into place.
Start with your iron on the "wool" setting and light steam. By
using a very light touch of the iron, you will secure fabrics just enough
for stitching, with a light interfacing effect in the finished project. A
firmer "hand" can be achieved by applying greater iron pressure
for a longer time. The lighter fusing method is recommended for apparel
projects and the firmer fusing method is recommended for wallhangings,
placemats, and other craft/home dec applications.
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| To stitch, fold the first vertical column, right sides together, along the
dotted line. Stitch a scant ¼" seam down the entire length. Continue
to stitch each column, being careful to keep them straight as you sew.
Lightly steam or finger-press all seams in the same direction. Optional:
you may want to clip the seams where the grid lines intersect for easier
stitching. Fold and stitch across each horizontal row in the same manner
as the vertical.
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| Complete your quilt block as desired, to create a wall hanging, garment,
or craft. Add borders, backing, binding, etc. |
Contents/Washing Care: 75% Rayon, 25% Polyester. Machine
washable & dry-cleanable.
   
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