ITH Quilt Blocks - Amazing Designs

In-The-Hoop Quilt Blocks I Technique Instructions
Discover how easy it is to piece quilt blocks in your embroidery machine hoop with accurate and consistent
results. Using a combination technique of machine embroidery and paper piecing patchwork, you can create a
variety of quilt block styles with precise seams every time with no piecing skills required! Incorporate your
pieced blocks into the quilting projects of your choice.
Needed Supplies.
• Amazing Designs® In-The-Hoop Quilt Block I
embroidery CD
• Fusible sheer mesh stabilizer
• Assortment of fabrics
Helpful Notions.
• Mini Iron and pressing surface
• All-purpose sewing thread
• Bobbins wound with all-purpose sewing thread
• Appliqué scissor or curved blade trimming scissor
• Rotary cutter, ruler, and mat
Instructions.
Helpful Hints.
• Stabilize fabrics with spray starch or spray starch alternative—crisp fabrics will press into place more easily.
• Fabric colors listed are only suggestions to get you started; use fabrics you love for creating your blocks.
• Select threads to blend with your selected fabrics. The photos show contrasting thread colors for better
visibility.
• We recommend a fusible sheer mesh stabilizer for ease of use. However, a non-fusible stabilizer may be used
with a temporary adhesive fabric spray.
• These blocks are a fun way to use small pieces of fabric, however, always check that the fabric piece is at least
1/2" larger than the section shape all the way around to ensure fabric is securely sewn in place.
• Block construction follows in order of the numbers that stitch with Color 1 outline. Design 401, the Log
Cabin Block, is detailed below. All included designs follow the same manner of construction.
Design 401 - Log Cabin Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-brick red
• Sections #2 and #3-cream
• Sections #4 and #5-brown
• Sections #6 and #7 -beige
• Sections #8 and #9-dark brown
1. Select fabrics.
2. Securely hoop fusible sheer mesh stabilizer in hoop, fusible side facing up.
3. Stitch outline on stabilizer.
- Stitch Color 1.
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4. Fuse first fabric cut in position.
- Cut fabric for Section #1 slightly larger than the outline shape.
- With right side of fabric facing up and covering the stitching lines of Section #1, fuse fabric into place
using a mini iron. Note: use a heat safe pressing surface whenever using the mini iron.
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5. Baste Section #1 in place.
- Stitch Color 2.
Close-up
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6. Position and seam Section #2 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 3.
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7. Fuse Section # 2 fabric in place.
- Press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base using the mini iron. Ensure that you have a neat pressed
fold right at the seamline.
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8. Baste Section #2 in place.
- Stitch Color 4.
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9. Trim excess fabric.
- With an appliqué scissor or curved blade trimming scissor, trim away excess fabric close to basting
stitches.
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10. Position and seam Section #3 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 5.
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11. Fuse Section # 3 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat
pressed fold right at the seamline.
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12. Baste Section #3 in place; stitch Color 6.
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13. Trim away excess fabric close to basting stitches.
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14. Position and seam Section #4 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 7.
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15. Fuse Section # 4 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat
pressed fold right at the seamline.
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16. Baste Section # 4 in place; stitch Color 8.
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17. Trim away excess fabric close to basting stitches.
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18. Position and seam Section #5 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 9.
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19. Fuse Section # 5 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat
pressed fold right at the seamline.
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20. Baste Section #5 in place; stitch Color 10.
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21. Trim away excess fabric close to basting stitches.
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22. Position and seam Section #6 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 11.
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23. Fuse Section # 6 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat
pressed fold right at the seamline.
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24. Baste Section #6 in place; stitch Color 12.
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25. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edge.
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26. Position and seam Section #7 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 13.
[photo 24]
27. Fuse Section # 7 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat
pressed fold right at the seamline.
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28. Baste Section #7 in place; stitch Color 14.
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29. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edges.
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30. Position and seam Section #8 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 15.
[photo 28]
31. Fuse Section # 8 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat
pressed fold right at the seamline.
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32. Baste Section #8 in place; stitch Color 16.
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33. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edges.
[photo 31]
34. Position and seam Section #9 fabric.
- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.
- Stitch Color 17.
[photo 32]
35. Fuse Section # 9 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat
pressed fold right at the seamline.
[photo 33]
36. Baste Section #9 in place; stitch Color18.
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37. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edge.
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38. Stitch final basting stitch around perimeter, stitch Color 19.
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39. Trim 1/8" beyond final basting stitch, removing excess fabric and stabilizer.
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40. Your block is now ready to incorporate into a quilting project. Use traditional 1/4" seam allowances and
the basting stitches will be hidden as part of the seam allowance.
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Design 402-Crazy Patch Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-fussy-cut print
• Sections #2 –#6-coordinating prints
or solids
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Design 403-Rainbow Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-black
• Section #2-purple
• Section #3-blue
• Section #4-green
• Section #5-yellow
• Section #6-red
Design 404-Squares on Square Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-blue
• Sections #2 and #3-yellow
• Sections #4 and #5-medium blue
• Sections #6 and #7 -gold
• Sections #8 and #9-dark blue
Design 405-Heart Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1 and #4-light pink
• Sections #2, #3, and #5–#10 deep pink
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Design 406-Monkey Wrench Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1, #2, #4, #6, #8, and
#10-blue
• Sections #3, #5, #7, #9, and #11cream
Design 407-Flying Geese Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-red
• Sections #2 and #3-cream
• Section #4-red
• Sections #5 and #6-cream
Design 408-Fence Posts Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1, #3, #5-brown
• Sections #2 and #4-cream
Design 409-Snowball Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-light blue
• Sections #2, #3, #4, and #5-blue
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Design 410-Basket Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1 and #4-brown
• Sections #2, #3, #5, and #6 -beige
Design 411-Economy Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-fussy-cut Christmas
print
• Sections #2– #5-red prints
• Sections #6 –#9-green prints
Design 412-Roman Stripe Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-beige
• Section #2-brown
• Section #3-tan
Design 413-Pineapple Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1, #4, #9, and #12-beige
• Sections #2, #7, #10, and #15-red
• Sections #3, #6, #11, and #14dark red
• Sections #5, #8, and #13-beige
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Design 414-Window Pane Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-light blue
• Section #2 and -medium brown
• Section #3-dark brown
Design 415-String Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1, #5, #9-red
• Sections #2 and #8-brown
• Sections #3 and #7-beige
• Sections #4 and #6-cream
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Design 416-Amish Square Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-red
• Sections #2–#5-black
• Sections #6 and #7-yellow/gold
• Sections #8 and #9-orange
Design 417-Water Lily Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1, #4, and #5-light blue
• Sections #2 and #3-pink
• Section #6-green
• Section #7-blue
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Design 418-Fancy Square Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-teal
• Sections #2–#5-green
• Sections #6–#9-aqua
Design 419-Window Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-medium blue
• Sections #2– #5-cream
• Sections #6 –#9-brown
Design 420-Ring Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Sections #1, #4, #6, #8, and #9beige
• Sections #2, #3, #5, and #7-teal
Design 421-Courthouse Step Block
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-beige
• Sections #2 and #3-green
• Sections #4 and #5-dark green
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Design 422-Shadow Boxes Block)
Fabric Suggestions.
• Section #1-dark brown
• Sections #2–#5-cream
• Sections #6–#9-tan
• Sections #10–#13-medium brown