The past week I've been playing a little bit with the 4" tumbler die (657616). This die is great for using with charm packs, you can cut a single tumbler out of each charm square with just a little bit of waste. It's also one of the cheaper dies that you can get, priced at less than £15.
I do think it's one of those shapes that you might overlook, because unlike a half square triangle or a square you can't use it with other dies to make fancy shapes. But it's actually a die that you're likely to pull out again and again.
I pieced these tumblers together in their expected setting for a fast cushion cover (which isn't quite finished...bear with me, I've had a busy week!)
And then these tumblers I put together in a slightly different way and ended up with a dresden plate (again, not quite finished!).
Want to know how?
Here you go!
For a full circle you need to cut 14 tumblers. I also cut a further 7 tumblers to make additional 'petals' for an extra layer.
fold each tumbler right sides together and sew a 1/4" seam along the top edge
chain piece this step to speed things up
Turn out the right way and poke the point with a stiletto or knitting needle/chop stick to make it pointy
press flat...
Sew 14 of your 'petals' into a circle. Press the seams so they all go in the same direction, and carefully pin in the centre of a background square (I cut a 20" background square from white fabric, and folded it into quarters so I could centre the block easily). I also added additional petals around the circle, just popping them under the circle and pinning into place.
Using a large dinner plate as a template cut a circle from cardboard (my circle is 11.5" in diameter). Then cut a circle from fabric 1/2" larger than the template (all the way round). Press the fabric all the way around the template. Spray starch is useful here, it will give you a nice crisp edge.
Make sure it's even all the way round
Remove the template carefully and pin to the centre of your dresden plate circle.
Applique all the way around the dresden plate - making sure all the petals (including the additional second layer ones) are stitched down, and all the way around the centre circle too. I hand stitched mine, but you could use the sewing machine for speed.
And there you have it! A completely different look from the same tumbler die!
The past week I've been playing a little bit with the 4" tumbler die (657616). This die is great for using with charm packs, you can cut a single tumbler out of each charm square with just a little bit of waste. It's also one of the cheaper dies that you can get, priced at less than £15.
I do think it's one of those shapes that you might overlook, because unlike a half square triangle or a square you can't use it with other dies to make fancy shapes. But it's actually a die that you're likely to pull out again and again.
I pieced these tumblers together in their expected setting for a fast cushion cover (which isn't quite finished...bear with me, I've had a busy week!)
And then these tumblers I put together in a slightly different way and ended up with a dresden plate (again, not quite finished!).
Want to know how?
Here you go!
For a full circle you need to cut 14 tumblers. I also cut a further 7 tumblers to make additional 'petals' for an extra layer.
fold each tumbler right sides together and sew a 1/4" seam along the top edge
chain piece this step to speed things up
Turn out the right way and poke the point with a stiletto or knitting needle/chop stick to make it pointy
press flat...
Sew 14 of your 'petals' into a circle. Press the seams so they all go in the same direction, and carefully pin in the centre of a background square (I cut a 20" background square from white fabric, and folded it into quarters so I could centre the block easily). I also added additional petals around the circle, just popping them under the circle and pinning into place.
Using a large dinner plate as a template cut a circle from cardboard (my circle is 11.5" in diameter). Then cut a circle from fabric 1/2" larger than the template (all the way round). Press the fabric all the way around the template. Spray starch is useful here, it will give you a nice crisp edge.
Make sure it's even all the way round
Remove the template carefully and pin to the centre of your dresden plate circle.
Applique all the way around the dresden plate - making sure all the petals (including the additional second layer ones) are stitched down, and all the way around the centre circle too. I hand stitched mine, but you could use the sewing machine for speed.
And there you have it! A completely different look from the same tumbler die!
Dresden petals- great idea for the tumbler!
ReplyDeleteohhh that's fab, might get making an easter one, although it'd be cute as a sunflower :)
ReplyDeleteClever girl, never imagined a pointy tumbler!
ReplyDeleteClever use of the tumbler to make dresden petals--great idea!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of using tumblers to make a dresden plate. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteVery clever Katy!
ReplyDeleteooooh clever!
ReplyDeleteYou clever thing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! This shape is definitely going onto my wishlist!
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