Tracing with the templates with a frixion pen, makes the job a lot easier.
Cutting strips maximizes the use of your textiles for cutting diamonds.
Frixion pen to trace this shape is a must.
Plan out your template cutting to maximize your yardage
I’m working with fat eights and fat quarters for this project.
Diamond Exchange - October 2022 - An in-person workshop in 2023
There are some tools I always recommend when sewing “unfinished” seams
Bohin temporary glue stick
frixion marking pen
rotating cutting mat
Olga cutter in 28 mm and 45mm
This block was not difficult to make but I also took my time ensuring that I was not in a rush.
Mix and match fabric collections for impact.
Tracing the template on the wrong side of the fabric with a frixion pen, makes it easier to see the cutting lines, especially when you have a print with a lot of details.
I love these templates but the orange color can be difficult to see when cutting darker fabrics. On lighter fabrics is a lot easier to see to fussy cut shapes.
Top right hand side corner segment shows all pieces. The least used template is D for the longer triangle.
Really enjoying this slow process. This corner component includes all templates in the set.
Low Volume prints create a beautiful vintage look.