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"MOM" Patchwork Letter Appliqué (w/ free stencil)

Created By:

Stephanie Burwell

Skill Level:

There’s no better gift than one that is handmade. Whether you are looking for a project for yourself, your mom, or a mom you know, this letter applique project is sure to give a unique touch to your project or gift.

 Add the applique to a sweater, tote, jacket, or cosmetic bag - following along with the tutorial below will help you get it done

Janome Supplies Required

●      Horizon Memory Craft 9480 QC

●      ¼ Seam Foot ( without guide) - comes standard with HMC 9480

Fabric and Notions Required

●      Free MOM letter stencil ( SVG available here - don’t forget to keep the inner circle for the letter ‘O’)

●      Marking Pen

●      Scrap Fabric - no more than ¼ yard ( will need two different colors. I chose one that was patterned, and one anchor color that was a solid)

●      Duckbill scissors ( I prefer these because they ensure that you don’t cut the fabric underneath your stabilizer when trimming)

●      Washaway fabric tape or Basting Glue

●      Washaway stabilizer

●      iron/seam press

Instructions

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)

●      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.

●      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

●      Cut along the diagonal line and press open your seams.

●      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.

●      Attach washaway fabric tape to your Letters ( or use basting glue) and place them where you would like them to go.

●      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)

●      Sew along the perimeter of your letters

●      Cut away any excess stabilizer if desired, and that's it!

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

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Reviews


Tako
Beautiful
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

cpindzola
Around the Table Dresden Placemats
Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.
Txmaid
Fun Great Gift!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

MargieARK
Teatime Quilted Tablecloth
Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.
MickelSews
Great Machine
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

I've had this machine for only a week now. I bought it used from a lady who makes her own clothes, but she no longer needed the machine. During the purchase, she noted that she is almost sad that it's better to give it away because of how well the machine performed. (I also bought it along side a computerized machine of another brand.} She demoed the machine for us, showing it worked and gave us everything (including the box it came in!) She took amazing care of this machine. I have used it a few times now, and the directions for threading were easy to follow (albeit my hands are quite large so the lower looper was a pain, but that is no fault to the machine or brand.) And I recommend this machine to anyone who wants to learn to serge and wants a machine that can grow with them. I will happily use this machine time and time again.
rvstan
S9 Review
Sunday, February 25, 2018

I love, love, love my S9! It's sews and embroiders beautifully and it's simplicity of use amazes me. I would recommend this machine for both a beginner and an experienced seamstress. If I would ask anything of Janome it would be to upgrade the programming to run a larger hoop size. I understand that it can't get much wider but there is most definitely room for it to go longer. That is the only limitation of this machine.
pjmnana
PJMNana
Monday, February 26, 2018

I purchased a Memorycraft 15000 a few years ago and it was the best purchase I ever made! This machine can do just about anything you would would ever want! I love the capability of using the Acuedit app to set up my embroidery pattern on my Ipad and then download it to the machine! I love how my embroidery looks upon completion and I love all the good lighting it has to light up your workspace. That way you don’t need to worry about where to set up your machine. It also has plenty of room to do machine embroidery on any size quilts! There are many decorative stitches from which to choose that are outstanding! It’s hard to choose which one to use! There are so many great features it is hard to decide what I love the most. If you want to buy only one machine to last a lifetime, I would recommend this one!
KLWash
S9 Review
Sunday, February 24, 2019

The S9 is amazing. I learned to sew by hand when I was just 5 and in my grandmothers way as she was quilting. I took seeing classes in high school until they would no longer let me sign up. The S9 makes me appreciate my current skills as well as motivate me to want to learn more. This machine is awesome.
SewSueMe2002
Horizon Memory Craft 15000
Thursday, November 19, 2020

My Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000 is fantastic! I love, love, love this machine! When I came across the Eye for and Eye embroidery design today, I wanted to make it. However, the embroidery file is missing. Nothing downloads when I select the download button. Please help!
Jillfmischo
Treat Bag fun!
Monday, August 16, 2021

I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!
elenaz
Very helpful tutorial
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.
plonkar
So useful
Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.

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