More Tips and Options for Butterfly Blocks
During the sneak peek, I said that I had an idea for how to make this month’s block without paper piecing it. Yesterday, I finally got around to trying it.
The basics are that I printed the foundation pattern onto the non-shiny side of freezer paper (cut to size and flattened to fit through my printer). I cut the printed foundation apart and ironed the templates onto my fabrics, then used a ruler and rotary cutter to add 1/4 inch seam allowance all around and cut out the pieces. I sewed the block together in the same numbered order as the paper-pieced block. You can read more about my experience on my blog.
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If you thinking of making Susan’s butterfly block pattern for your sampler, the directions are available on her blog. You can find them here:
If you haven’t tried paper piecing and are working your way up to try it this month, Barb P shared a link to this very beginner friendly introduction – Paper Piecing Made Easy Tutorial.
I may try one the paper printed way. Thanks!