Stained Glass Medallions

By Carolyn S. Vagts

Stained Glass Medallions is a collection of eight stunning quilt projects. Create that oh-so popular look of stained glass applique the easy way. Whether you're looking for table toppers or wall hangings you'll love the selection. You can get this popular look without all the work. It's easy!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annies
• Release date: Nov 27, 2019
• ISBN: 9781640251274

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Supplies

General Instructions

The following general instructions include information about the tools, techniques and design choices that will help you complete the eight uniquely fun and beautiful medallion quilts in this book that will make lovely additions to your home as wall hangings or table toppers.

Read through all the general instructions, making sure you understand what is recommended for successful completion of the patterns. Planning and preparing before you start will ensure your success with these Confident Beginner-rated patterns. Each pattern will refer to these general instructions for shared techniques. If you are a more skilled quilter, the patterns allow for creativity—especially in the appliqué and finishing techniques recommended here.

Basic Sewing Tools & Supplies

Make sure you have these supplies on hand. Asterisked items are specific recommendations you will find helpful. As you read through the general instructions, you will find more detailed information on these items.

•30-degree Petal Ruler by PM Quilting*

•Rotary cutter and mat

•Scissors for paper and fabric

•Small, sharp fabric scissors with narrow blades*

•Nonslip quilting rulers

•24-inch nonslip quilting ruler*

•Water-soluble marker or fabric-marking chalk*

•Straight pins

•Sharps and quilting hand-sewing needles*

•Sewing machine in good working order

•Walking or even-feed foot (optional)

•Sewing machine needles

•Microtec 10/70 sewing machine needles*

•Thread

•Template material

•Seam ripper

•Iron and ironing surface

•Bosal Splendid Web Fusible Web with paper release*

•Freezer paper

•Template material

•Bosal Tear Away White #318 Stabilizer*

General Assembly Instructions

Preparing the Wedges

Patterns for the wedges are provided on the pattern insert of this book. Use the patterns to make templates. Use the wedge template to cut wedges for each project as instructed. Wedge pattern includes seam allowances.

1. Trace the wedge shape onto template material and then cut out the template. Label the template as indicated on the pattern.

2. Cut out wedges from fabric as per instructions and pattern.

3. Using a water-soluble marker or fabric chalk, mark a line the distance indicated in the instructions from each side of each wedge as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

4. Appliqué pieces should be positioned inside lines. This will ensure that you have the same amount of space showing between each appliqué when wedges are stitched together, giving an even appearance.

Fabric Selection

The types of fabric you choose may change the way you prepare and stitch your project. Many cottons tend to fray when used for fusible appliqué methods. It is recommended that you use batiks for the projects in this book. They have a tighter weave and do not fray easily, giving excellent results for intricate appliqué pieces.