This block is called Alice's Flag. This particular block is not in BlockBase, so instructions were given in .PDF format to create the 8" block.
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| Grandmothers Choice-Week 7 |
We were given a choice to either applique the whole star or we could piece the 5 blades, then applique. I chose to fussy cut the fabric and applique the star. The star shape was traced on the back of the fabric, then I used organza to line the star. I sewed all the way around the star, then clipped the organza to turn right side out. After a good pressing, I then machine appliqued it to the background.
If you haven't taken a look at the weekly posts for these blocks, you should jump on over to
http://grandmotherschoice.blogspot.com/ and read the historical stories connected to these blocks. Mini history lessons about women's struggles to obtain the right to vote.
Keep on Stitchin'!!
Really cute Sue! You did that really fast.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Billie. Well..it was SUCH a hard block...hahaha Actually I think it took me all of 15 minutes to sew this block once I got the pieces cut.
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