In-The-Hoop Quilt Blocks I Technique Instructions

Discover how easy it is to piece quilt blocks in your embroidery machine hoop with accurate and consistent

results. Using a combination technique of machine embroidery and paper piecing patchwork, you can create a

variety of quilt block styles with precise seams every time with no piecing skills required! Incorporate your

pieced blocks into the quilting projects of your choice.

Needed Supplies.

• Amazing Designs® In-The-Hoop Quilt Block I

embroidery CD

• Fusible sheer mesh stabilizer

• Assortment of fabrics

Helpful Notions.

• Mini Iron and pressing surface

• All-purpose sewing thread

• Bobbins wound with all-purpose sewing thread

• Appliqué scissor or curved blade trimming scissor

• Rotary cutter, ruler, and mat

Instructions.

Helpful Hints.

• Stabilize fabrics with spray starch or spray starch alternative—crisp fabrics will press into place more easily.

• Fabric colors listed are only suggestions to get you started; use fabrics you love for creating your blocks.

• Select threads to blend with your selected fabrics. The photos show contrasting thread colors for better

visibility.

• We recommend a fusible sheer mesh stabilizer for ease of use. However, a non-fusible stabilizer may be used

with a temporary adhesive fabric spray.

• These blocks are a fun way to use small pieces of fabric, however, always check that the fabric piece is at least

1/2" larger than the section shape all the way around to ensure fabric is securely sewn in place.

• Block construction follows in order of the numbers that stitch with Color 1 outline. Design 401, the Log

Cabin Block, is detailed below. All included designs follow the same manner of construction.

Design 401 - Log Cabin Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-brick red

• Sections #2 and #3-cream

• Sections #4 and #5-brown

• Sections #6 and #7 -beige

• Sections #8 and #9-dark brown

1. Select fabrics.

2. Securely hoop fusible sheer mesh stabilizer in hoop, fusible side facing up.

3. Stitch outline on stabilizer.

- Stitch Color 1.

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4. Fuse first fabric cut in position.

- Cut fabric for Section #1 slightly larger than the outline shape.

- With right side of fabric facing up and covering the stitching lines of Section #1, fuse fabric into place

using a mini iron. Note: use a heat safe pressing surface whenever using the mini iron.

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5. Baste Section #1 in place.

- Stitch Color 2.

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6. Position and seam Section #2 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 3.

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7. Fuse Section # 2 fabric in place.

- Press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base using the mini iron. Ensure that you have a neat pressed

fold right at the seamline.

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8. Baste Section #2 in place.

- Stitch Color 4.

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9. Trim excess fabric.

- With an appliqué scissor or curved blade trimming scissor, trim away excess fabric close to basting

stitches.

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10. Position and seam Section #3 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 5.

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11. Fuse Section # 3 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat

pressed fold right at the seamline.

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12. Baste Section #3 in place; stitch Color 6.

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13. Trim away excess fabric close to basting stitches.

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14. Position and seam Section #4 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 7.

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15. Fuse Section # 4 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat

pressed fold right at the seamline.

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16. Baste Section # 4 in place; stitch Color 8.

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17. Trim away excess fabric close to basting stitches.

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18. Position and seam Section #5 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 9.

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19. Fuse Section # 5 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat

pressed fold right at the seamline.

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20. Baste Section #5 in place; stitch Color 10.

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21. Trim away excess fabric close to basting stitches.

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22. Position and seam Section #6 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 11.

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23. Fuse Section # 6 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat

pressed fold right at the seamline.

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24. Baste Section #6 in place; stitch Color 12.

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25. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edge.

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26. Position and seam Section #7 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 13.

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27. Fuse Section # 7 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat

pressed fold right at the seamline.

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28. Baste Section #7 in place; stitch Color 14.

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29. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edges.

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30. Position and seam Section #8 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 15.

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31. Fuse Section # 8 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat

pressed fold right at the seamline.

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32. Baste Section #8 in place; stitch Color 16.

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33. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edges.

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34. Position and seam Section #9 fabric.

- Position strip of fabric with cut edge aligned to the trimmed edge of the adjacent Section.

- Stitch Color 17.

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35. Fuse Section # 9 fabric in place; press fabric away from seam onto stabilizer base ensuring a neat

pressed fold right at the seamline.

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36. Baste Section #9 in place; stitch Color18.

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37. Trim away excess fabric, leaving approximately 1/2" at outer edge.

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38. Stitch final basting stitch around perimeter, stitch Color 19.

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39. Trim 1/8" beyond final basting stitch, removing excess fabric and stabilizer.

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40. Your block is now ready to incorporate into a quilting project. Use traditional 1/4" seam allowances and

the basting stitches will be hidden as part of the seam allowance.

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Design 402-Crazy Patch Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-fussy-cut print

• Sections #2 –#6-coordinating prints

or solids

Design 403-Rainbow Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-black

• Section #2-purple

• Section #3-blue

• Section #4-green

• Section #5-yellow

• Section #6-red

Design 404-Squares on Square Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-blue

• Sections #2 and #3-yellow

• Sections #4 and #5-medium blue

• Sections #6 and #7 -gold

• Sections #8 and #9-dark blue

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Design 405-Heart Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1 and #4-light pink

• Sections #2, #3, and #5–#10 -

deep pink

Design 406-Monkey Wrench Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1, #2, #4, #6, #8, and

#10-blue

• Sections #3, #5, #7, #9, and #11-

cream

Design 407-Flying Geese Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-red

• Sections #2 and #3-cream

• Section #4-red

• Sections #5 and #6-cream

Design 408-Fence Posts Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1, #3, #5-brown

• Sections #2 and #4-cream

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Design 409-Snowball Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-light blue

• Sections #2, #3, #4, and #5-blue

Design 410-Basket Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1 and #4-brown

• Sections #2, #3, #5, and #6 -beige

Design 411-Economy Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-fussy-cut Christmas

print

• Sections #2– #5-red prints

• Sections #6 –#9-green prints

Design 412-Roman Stripe Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-beige

• Section #2-brown

• Section #3-tan

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Design 413-Pineapple Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1, #4, #9, and #12-beige

• Sections #2, #7, #10, and #15-red

• Sections #3, #6, #11, and #14-

dark red

• Sections #5, #8, and #13-beige

Design 414-Window Pane Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-light blue

• Section #2 and -medium brown

• Section #3-dark brown

Design 415-String Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1, #5, #9-red

• Sections #2 and #8-brown

• Sections #3 and #7-beige

• Sections #4 and #6-cream

Design 416-Amish Square Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-red

• Sections #2–#5-black

• Sections #6 and #7-yellow/gold

• Sections #8 and #9-orange

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Design 417-Water Lily Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1, #4, and #5-light blue

• Sections #2 and #3-pink

• Section #6-green

• Section #7-blue

Design 418-Fancy Square Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-teal

• Sections #2–#5-green

• Sections #6–#9-aqua

Design 419-Window Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-medium blue

• Sections #2– #5-cream

• Sections #6 –#9-brown

Design 420-Ring Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Sections #1, #4, #6, #8, and #9-

beige

• Sections #2, #3, #5, and #7-teal

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Design 421-Courthouse Step Block

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-beige

• Sections #2 and #3-green

• Sections #4 and #5-dark green

Design 422-Shadow Boxes Block)

Fabric Suggestions.

• Section #1-dark brown

• Sections #2–#5-cream

• Sections #6–#9-tan

• Sections #10–#13-medium brown

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