G H
Run the tacking stitch to secure the base material to the design.
I J
Complete any decorative embroidery by following along with
your design’s numbered machine steps for the indicated
color changes.
These blocks have appliqués. While following your designs
numbered machine steps, you may notice a placement stitch.
Go ahead and run this step. The purpose of a placement stitch
is to show you exactly where to place the appliqué fabric.
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Place a piece of appliqué fabric right side up over the entire
placement stitch.
Run the tacking stitch to secure the appliqué fabric to
the design.
Place base fabric right side facing up over the batting, being
sure to cover all edges of the batting with an excess of 1⁄2” for
seam allowance.
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