Mariner’s Compass Quilt

Description

I made these compasses to go into the   Birds of a Feather Quilt Project.  See the photo of the Navy quilt that accompanies this collection

These designs are Hoop N Quilt – free-standing applique designs.

How to Make it a free standing applique:

• The last thread change is an outline around the whole design for adding a facing fabric on top. I generally use a light weight permanent interfacing. sew the outline.
• Remove it from the machine and from the hoop.
• Trim the excess fabrics from the outside edge leaving about 1/8th to 1/16th of an inch – not much.
• Cut into the interfacing (a nice size X). Turn it right side out
• Press the edges. Roll it between your thumb and index finger to get it flush with the seam at the edge of the piece.
• It is ready to be appliqued onto your project. Use a zig zag stitch, blind hem stitch, or any other appropriate stitch (i.e. briar or feather stitch).