In this WIP Wednesday episode Vanessa will be:
– making an Octagon Throw Pillow Top with her 10” Slicer ruler
– sharing tips for cutting your own 10” x 10” fabric squares
– sharing tips for using her exclusive 10” Slicer Ruler
– explain why she loves glue basting for angled cuts
For the FREE step-by-step video course on how to make the Octagon Pillow from start to finish you can watch the videos here: https://craftygemini.com/10inchslicer/
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What we’re covering:
1:25 – The Crafty Gemini 10” Slice Ruler
2:20 – Throw Pillow Demo starts
6:23 – Work with non-directional prints
7:33 – Prepping fabric
18:28 – How the block comes together + Cutting the 1st square
22:54 – Glue basting the 1st seam
31:47 – Orienting your 1st block
33:01 – Slicing your 1st block
37:55 – Student Feedback
40:19 – Lining up your blocks
45:10 – Trimming your blocks
48:45 – Matching up angles & sewing blocks together
52:28 – Wrap up
Products and projects mentioned:
• Order your 10” Slicer Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/10-inch-slicer-quilting-template/
• Order the 5” x 10” Crafty Gemini Ruler: https://craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-gemini-5-x-10-ruler/
• Thread snips: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clipper-thread-snips/
• Martelli Round About Cutting/Pressing Mat (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/45cVrH8
• JUKI LB5020 Sewing machine (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/468SnNu
• Sew Magnetic Cutting System (USE CODE: CRAFTYGEMINI for 15% off) Affiliate link: https://www.sewtites.com/?ref=craftygemini
• NEW Favorite iron for sewists & quilters (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3NevJLI
• Mist Spray Bottle: https://craftygemini.com/shop/mist-spray-bottle/
• Niagara Spray Starch (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3LbzUF9
• Small Tailors Clapper: https://craftygemini.com/shop/small-tailors-clapper/
• Clover Fine Glass Head Patchwork Pins: https://craftygemini.com/shop/clover-fine-glass-head-patchwork-pins/