Using Crafter's Edge to cut shapes and designs from fabric is so fun. The "Cute Fox" is exactly that...CUTE! The fox would be adorable on a quilt, door hanger, or even as a pincushion. I used it to make a pillow for a quick birthday present.
Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive
Thread
Batting
18” x 18” Pillow Form
Crafter’s Edge Equilateral Triangles, 6 ½” and 5 ½” (it comes in four sizes)
Crafter’s Edge Letters, F –
O – X
6-8 fat quarters
1/4 yard - Binding
Cutting
instructions for each pillow:
Cut 1 – 12 ½” x 12 ½” white,
Center Block
Cut 4 – 3 ½” x 12 ½” orange,
Border A
Cut 4 – 3 ½” x 3 ½”
turquoise, Border A Corner
Cut 3 – 2 ½” x 42” black,
Binding
Cut 1 – 18 ½” x 18 ½” white,
lining
Cut 2 – 11 ½” x 18 ½”
orange, pillow back
Cut 1 – 18 ½” x 18 ½”
batting
Cut 1 – Crafter’s Edge Cute
Fox following directions in Step 1.
Cut 2 – Crafter’s Edge
Equilateral Triangles (6 ½” and 5 ½”) following directions in Step 1.
Cut 1 – Crafter’s Edge F-O-X
letters following directions in Step 1.
Sewing/Applique Instructions: Seams are sewn 1/4” wide
Step 1: Applique – Iron adhesive to wrong side of fabrics; let cool. Following Crafter’s Edge instructions, place paper side of adhesive facing up on platform.* Cover as directed. Run die and fabric through machine. *To reverse the direction of design, place fabric side up before cutting.
Peel off paper liner from the backs of applique pieces. Place applique, adhesive side down, on right side of fabric. Press according to package directions until entire piece is bonded. Let cool. Sew around edges of applique using a straight, zig-zag, or blanket stitch.
Step 2: Border A – With right sides together, sew 3 ½” x 12 ½” orange strips to left and right sides of Center Block. Press seams towards borders.
Step 3: Border A - With right sides together sew 3 ½” x 3 ½” turquoise squares to the ends of 3 ½” x 12 ½” orange strip. Press seams towards center. With right sides together, sew strips to top and bottom of Center Block, matching seams. Press seams down.
Step 4: Pillow front/lining/batting– Place pillow lining wrong side up on a flat surface. Lay batting on top of pillow lining. Lay pillow front, right side up on top of batting. Pin or clip with all edges meeting together. Baste around edges. Quilt if desired.
Step 5: Pillow Back - Fold under 1/4” on one long side of each 11½” x 18½” rectangles. Press. Fold over again 1/4” and press. Top stitch close to edge of fold.
Overlap the two back sections with right sides up and turned under edges towards the middle to make an 18 ½” x 18 ½” square. Pin/clip to hold in place at overlapped sections and baste in place.
This pillow was a full one and made it quite puffy...the better to snuggle on!
That IS an adorable cushion! A cute gift for fox lovers. I love the bright fabric mix. It will be a bright spot of whimsy in her room.
ReplyDeleteLittle Fox is as adorable as can be.
ReplyDeleteHe IS adorable, Carol. He looks like a very happy fox too.
ReplyDeleteThat's as cute as can be. Thanks for sharing what you did. I'm looking at buying the conversion kit so I can use the cutter I got from a friend.
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