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Once trimmed, take a piece of felt and place it over the hi-loft
batting, right side up if your fabric choice is directional. Leave
enough material extending outside the block for a 1⁄2” seam
allowance, and use tape to secure in place.
Run the tacking stitch for the puffy element’s fabric.
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Using scissors, trim away the excess material, this time being sure
to leave the 1⁄2” of fabric for your seam allowance.
Once trimmed, continue to follow your design’s numbered
machine steps for any additional appliqués and decorative
embroidery steps.
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When the design is complete, remove the block from the hoop.
Use a rotary cutter and ruler to trim the block to a 1⁄2” seam
allowance on all sides.
Your puffy appliqué block is now finished!
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