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This classic quilting appliqué shape also known as “axe head” uses a cut out shape for English Paper Piecing. Very accurate patches can be prepared using a light weight cardstock form with fabric seam allowances folded around edges. Prepared patches are appliquéd together along curved edges where inward and outward curves “interlock” in rows. Remove card stock forms when no longer needed to hold patch shape and re-use. TECHNIQUE OVERVIEW: Use the TRACING TEMPLATE that includes seam allowance to mark shapes onto cotton quilting fabrics and cut out. Then center the cut out PAPER PATCH SHAPE onto the backside of fabric patch, fold back (slightly oversized) 1/4” margin at the outward edges with hand stitching needle that can smoothly pass through strategically-placed punch holes. Form rows by overlapping the curve folds to rotated neighbor shapes where each can butt snuggly up against the paper form under that un-basted seam allowance. Pin or appliqué glue-tack in place, then hand stitch the curve segment. Rows are joined in similar fashion, then optionally appliquéd to a foundation, layered, quilted and bound. For more information and a brief illustration of the technique, follow the INSTRUCTIONS link. Or search English Paper Piecing online. Apple core form measures approx. 4” at tallest axis. A Hearthsewn design.
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