Gingerbread Man - Page 2 |
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From a scrap of red fabric, measuring about 3" x 2", cut a freehand bowtie shape. Pin this in place, and appliqué down. If you like you can add a center tie knot separately to add dimension... |
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Now sew on eyes and buttons. You can use buttons for all of these...or large black snaps, or even small stuffed fabric circles! Add a small length of leftover rattail for the mouth, or machine zigzag in white thread......Now for the Wall hanging!! |
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Cut the Color 4 and Color 5 3" x 20" strips into sixteen 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles each. Set these aside for a bit... |
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Sew the Color 4 and Color 6 1-1/2" x 12" strips right sides together along one long edge, using a scant 1/4" seam. Press seam allowance towards the darker fabric. Mark and cut this new unit at 1-1/2" intervals as shown... |
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From the Color 1 8-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangle. Cut four approx. 1/2" tall x 1-1/2" wide freehand tree shapes. Remember to add a little extra fabric all around to allow for turning under the edges. {If you prefer you can click on the image at left to print out the approximate shapes for the trees and the hearts we will need in a bit...:o) } Cut these out ON the dark lines! ... |
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Now sew your corner four patch units from the two color units pieced earlier. Make four, and to each of these pin on a tree, and appliqué. I show two here, as you may want to rotate the four patch blocks so that they will be symmetrical around the gingerbread man...or not...:o)...your choice!...on to Page 3! |
 Dec1999 Marcia Hohn |
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Original Design |
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