Previous Block of the Month: Golden Glow
Stitch up a sunny day!
In honor of Traditional Quiltworks' 50th issue, what better choice than Golden
Glow as a Block Party feature? The pattern was first published during the
Depression years, when an extra dose of sunshine was especially welcome. It combines
piecing and appliqué for a distinctive look.
BLOCK SIZE: 12" square
MATERIALS
Yardage is estimated for 44" fabric.
- 13" square of 3/8 yard white print, for the background
- Scraps of yellow and gold prints - or use 1/8 yard
- 4 1/4" square of navy
- 4" x 6" scrap of red
- Heat-resistant template plastic for the C template - or use cardboard
- Spray starch (optional)
- Thread to match the appliqués
CUTTING
The A and B pattern pieces are full size and include a
1/4" seam allowance, as do all dimensions given. The C pattern piece has no seam
allowance. Make the template from cardboard or heat-resistant plastic. When you cut the C
piece from fabric, add 1/4" all around for turn-under allowance.
- Cut 1: 13" square, white print
- Cut 8: A, red
- Cut 8: B, yellow scraps
- Cut 1: C, navy
PIECING
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Stitch an A to the left side of each B piece. Press the
seam allowance toward B. |
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Stitch the pieced units together to make a ring. Press
the seams toward the B pieces. When the ring is complete, it should lie flat. If it
doesn't, you'll need to adjust a few seams. |
APPLIQUÉ
- Center the pieced ring on the 13" white print square. Pin or baste it in place.
- Appliqué the outside edge of the ring only, turning under 1/4" of the fabric as
you stitch. HINT: It may help you to mark the edge to be appliquéd.
If you used a B template without seam allowance, trace around it lightly with pencil.
Otherwise, make another B template and trace around that.
- With a needle and thread, run a basting stitch about 1/8" inside the edge of the C
piece. Don't knot the thread or backstitch.
- Place the basted circle right side down. Center the C template on it. Pull the ends of
the basting thread to gather the turn-under allowance.
- Using a dry iron, press the turn-under allowance over the template.
- Loosen the basting thread and remove the template. Press the turn-under allowance again
without the template. If needed, a shot of spray starch will help it hold its shape.
- Turn the pressed circle over and press it lightly from the front to insure a sharp edge.
It is now ready to appliqué.
- Center the press circle on the appliquéd ring. Pin it in place, then appliqué.
- Press the completed block lightly from the back.
Printout the full size patterns for Golden Glow, click
here.
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