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Curved Petal Edges
Thought I would share how I pressed the petals for the block-of-the-month for October flower, so the one edge would have a nice curve. It is hard to get that strong curve simply pressing the fabric edge over the template. So what I did instead was to gather that edge, just like I gathered the fabric for the flower centers, except I started along the straight edge.
Dampen the edges and gathers with the sizing, then press. I find my little Clover iron works better than using a regular iron.
Now the curve is curved, without any of those annoying little points!
I don’t think it takes any longer than pressing over the edge of the template, except there are forty of these!Tags: appliqué, batik, block-of-the-month, BOM, Craftsy, EQ, fabric, flowers, tutorial
I love the petal fabric! It would be perfect as a sliced apple as well! The same technique applied. as you described, for the curved outside red edge and a straight press on the lighter colored inner core edge.
Thanks for sharing! Cathy vonJess in MA
That was another one of those fabrics I picked up and added to my stash, because it looked like it had possibilities. Love the idea of an apple!