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Run the next machine step, which is the tacking stitch that
secures the base fabric to the design.
Place a piece of base fabric over the batting, being sure that
it covers all sides by at least 1⁄2”.
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Follow along with the numbered machine steps for
your design to complete any remaining stippling or
decorative embroidery.
Once the design is complete, remove it from the embroidery
hoop. Using a rotary cutter and ruler, trim away any excess
material and stabilizer.
NOTE: Be sure to leave a seam allowance of 1⁄2” from the
tacking stitch on all sides.
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Your Journaling Quilt block is all done! If you want to color
your fabric like we did, follow along with the next sets of
instructions to see a couple methods we came up with to
color our Journaling Quilt!
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