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Patchwork quilt, And this is how it's done

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Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques Patchwork quilt Patchwork and quilting are traditional handicraft techniques which were originally used by North American pioneer women to make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it has developed into a creative hobby. Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand. Today your creative ideas can be realized in a much shorter time with your select sewing machine. A patchwork quilt consists of three layers of fabric, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Many pieces of fabric are joined together in patterns to form the top layer of the quilt. This is tacked to a middle layer of polyester or cotton batting and a backing layer. The quilt and patchwork foot (special accessory - see page 63) is particularly helpful for sewing patchwork and quilting. The distance of the needle to the outer edge of the foot is 1/4 inch (6 mm) and 1/8 inch (3 mm) to the inner edge. And this is how it's done: • Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top, making sure to include a seam allowance of 1/4 inch (6 mm). • Sew the pieces together as required by the block chosen. These squares will then be sewn together and will form the top of the quilt. • Baste the finished top of the quilt onto the batting and the bottom quilt layer. • Use your Pfaff select model to sew all layers together. Work from the inside of the quilt out. Use a straight stitch for long seams. Use stitches such as FG or L stretch (select 1540) to add a decorative touch. Experiment with other stitches on a scrap of fabric. Contact your Pfaff dealer, library, or bookstore for more information on quilting. 53

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Decorative sewing and embroidery techniques
Patchwork quilt
Patchwork and quilting are traditional
handicraft techniques which were originally
used by North American pioneer women to
make use of left-over fabric. Over the years it
has developed into a creative hobby.
Traditionally patchwork was sewn by hand.
Today your creative ideas can be realized in
a much shorter time with your select sewing
machine.
A patchwork quilt consists of three layers
of fabric, two layers of fabric with a layer of
batting sandwiched between. Many pieces of
fabric are joined together in patterns to form
the top layer of the quilt. This is tacked to a
middle layer of polyester or cotton batting and
a backing layer.
The quilt and patchwork foot (special
accessory – see page 63) is particularly
helpful for sewing patchwork and quilting. The
distance of the needle to the outer edge of the
foot is 1/4 inch (6 mm) and 1/8 inch (3 mm) to
the inner edge.
And this is how it’s done:
•
Cut the pieces necessary for your quilt top,
making sure to include a seam allowance of
1/4 inch (6 mm).
•
Sew the pieces together as required by the
block chosen. These squares will then be
sewn together and will form the top of the
quilt.
•
Baste the finished top of the quilt onto the
batting and the bottom quilt layer.
•
Use your Pfaff select model to sew all
layers together. Work from the inside of
the quilt out. Use a straight stitch for long
seams. Use stitches such as FG or L stretch
(select 1540) to add a decorative touch.
Experiment with other stitches on a scrap of
fabric. Contact your Pfaff dealer, library, or
bookstore for more information on quilting.