Chalice Creation Part 1 of 3

Hi everyone,

I am sooo excited to be making the actual pieces for this block. Woohoo, progress!

I am using the Apliquick method of applique this go-around. I feel like I get better precision when I use this method, especially when my seam allowances get pretty small. Some patterns the way they are drawn get tight in spots leaving very little extra to turn. I would love to hear your preferred method!?!

I placed and taped my pattern on my light box surface with the right side of the pattern facing down. Then, I placed the fusible web shiny side down, rough side up onto the pattern. Then, I literally traced the chalice onto the rough surface of the fusible web with a pencil.

After you get it traced onto the fusible web, cut the pattern out right on the tracing line.

Then the fun part, playing with your fabric. If your fabric has a pattern or shading, then play around with the placement of your piece, and decide how best the pattern will look on your piece. When you decide, iron the fusible web onto the wrong side of your fabric.

Then cut out your piece, making sure to leave a seam allowance. I usually leave about a 1/4" seam allowance when using this method. That seam allowance will be what you turn.