Now that we have everything we need, let’s get making!
● Cut 6 squares that measure 4.5” by 4.5” . ( You will need 3 squares of each color fabric)
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● Place 2 squares ( 1 of each color) right sides together, and use a marking pen to draw a diagonal line - which will be your sewing and cutting guide in the upcoming steps. Do this 3 times.
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● Using the ¼” seam foot standard with your Horizon Memory Craft 9480 QC, sew along each side of the diagonal line for all 3 sets of squares
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● Cut along the diagonal line and press open your seams.
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● Arrange your squares according to your liking. ( please note that in the image below, I added an additional solid square, in the same way mentioned above to create this ‘V’ shape.)
● Using the FREE stencil, trace the letters on to your squares using a marking pen, and cut it out.
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● Attach washaway fabric tape to your Letters ( or use basting glue) and place them where you would like them to go.
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● Pin some stabilizer to the back of your design, directly behind where the letters are placed ( on the wrong side of the fabric) .
● If you have the Horizon Memory Craft 9480 QC, go to the applique option on your machine, and select a zigzag stitch ( I used zigzag stitch 2. If you do not have a Janome yet, you could also use a blanket or zig zag stitch, whichever is available on your machine)
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● Sew along the perimeter of your letters
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● Cut away any excess stabilizer if desired, and that's it!
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Thank you for following along. We hope that you enjoyed this tutorial and we would love to share in celebrating your great work. Please tag both me ( @sewwithstephanie) and Janome (@janomeamerica) so that we can cheer you on!
Until next time,
-Stephanie Burwell