Fabadashery: Dear Jane Quilt - Block D3 Jason's Jacks

Sunday, 23 August 2015

Dear Jane Quilt - Block D3 Jason's Jacks

This is my first ever attempt at reverse applique. I don't intend to give instructions on these blocks as I go along as there are so many useful sites to refer to already which I have been using myself! One tip I picked up was to cut the size of the block slightly bigger that the 5" square (4.5" plus 1/4" seam allowance), and to cut it to size once the reverse applique has been completed.

Dear Jane Quilt - Reverse Applique

I cut out a template from freezer paper, then cut the fabric with a seam allowance, snipping around the shape to get smooth edges / sharp points. I starched the edges which made them firmer, but still have a few areas where the raw edges have poked through to the front. Any tips how to stop this?

Dear Jane Quilt - Reverse Applique

The next two blocks are also reverse applique, so I hope to get my technique up to scratch. Two blocks already and I can't wait to do the next one. Those Nearly Insane quilt papers are STILL calling me ...

Techniques: Reverse applique
Pieces: 2

4 comments:

Zeynep Maule23 August 2015 at 13:06
Would it not be possible to do needle turn applique instead of reverse applique? I also think it would be more durable in the washing machine as a whole quilt. Just an idea.
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Kyle23 August 2015 at 13:41
Each journey begins with small steps. You're on your way.
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Catherine23 August 2015 at 14:29
After my brief break making a quilt bag... I am now back to the triangle blocks... I'm glad I am nearing the end of my Dear Jane journey as I find cutting out the pieces very tedious!
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Catherine23 August 2015 at 14:30
When I did this block I couldn't see the advantage of reverse appliqué and so did it the other way round.
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