June 28, 2017

Rin by Machine Applique

I wanted to give the Rin, Carolyn Friedlander's applique pattern, a try but didn't want tackle all those large circles and curves by hand applique, so I decided use my familiar stand-by method, machine applique using a zigzag satin stitch.  And here is the result.

The background is the Tree Stripe in Iron from her Friedlander fabric collection (see Sunday this Stash post) and the applique rings are black and white plus signs by Cotton + Steel.


I first decided to make a paper template and made sure I could fold it according to the instructions in the pattern and that worked out fine.  See Cheryl's (Meadow Mist Designs) folding tips in her post here.

Next, I used this Creative's Grid Circle Quilting Ruler (affiliate link) to draw the circles to size on my blank paper which had been folded and then unfolded to establish the center or pivot point.

You can draw a circle up to 22" in diameter with this ruler at 1/8" increments, so it worked great.


I then took the individual paper templates and using the circle(s) I had drawn as a guide for placement, I drew around the template each number of times to complete the applique ring pattern.

To reinforce the template, I applied scotch tape to the edge where I would be tracing and cut the template 1/8" shy since I would not need the turn under allowance used for hand applique.



I decided to make one master paper template which included all the different Rin templates except one that similar to another. I could then trace the desired ring template shapes for each block onto the fusible web without having multiple templates.



These are the rings for the next block drawn onto the fusible web.  I like Soft Fuse Premium (affiliate link) because it's lightweight, doesn't add bulk to the applique and it's really not a fussy fusible at all.

So all I need to do is fuse it to the back of my ring fabric, cut on the solid line and fuse to the right side of my background fabric.



For the machine applique, I used 100% cotton 50 wt. Aurifil 2692, a pure black, for the top thread.  I like to use a finer polyester thread in the bobbin like Dual Duty Fine on the purple spool.



Here's a close up of my first Rin block done by machine applique with a zigzag satin stitch.  And for the best results, don't forget to use iron-on tear-away stablizer underneath your applique before stitching as mentioned in this blog post.



And here's one more close up of the Rin block pictured with the thread for perspective.



Now I need to pick out fabrics for my 2nd Rin block.  It's not to late for you to complete just one block to be entered in the drawing for some great prizes in the Rin Along hosted by Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs and Cindy at Hyacinth Quilt Designs.  Why not give the Rin block a try by machine?

Linking to:
Let's Bee Social with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts
Needle and Thread Thursday with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation
Tips and Tutorials Tuesday #21 with Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl


19 comments :

  1. That is stunning, the fabrics and your applique. Love it all.

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  2. Beautiful. I thought of doing machine satin stitch, but went with hand-turning for the experience. Yours is pretty :)

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    1. Thanks Danice! I'd like to try the needle turn applique one day, too!

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  3. Gosh this turned out pretty, Paige! You went to a lot of effort to make one block. Will you make more? I've been interested in that circle ruler since seeing it at a demo at QuiltCon. But who demos a ruler and then doesn't have it for sale at the show?! I'd like to buy it through you, but your affiliate links are broken. Wanna send me the link so I can order it and you get credit? Thanks!

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    1. Yes Linda, I plan to make a few more blocks! The links are fixed now, thanks! By purchasing through Amazon, I will get a small commission and it doesn't cost your any more! Thank you!

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  4. I'm not doing the Rin QAL, but I'm really enjoying the different versions I've seen. Yours is so nice; I love the fabrics!

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  5. This turned out beautifully! I have to admit that even with a stablizer my machine applique has shifted and pulled a lot in the past. Now that I have a straight stitch only machine, I guess this method is off the table for the time being. I would love to learn from you in person sometime and watch how you do this!

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  6. Very inspiring and good information--I have to save this for "One Day", meanwhile I'm going to check out the Soft Fuse Premium. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Beautiful. Great fabric choices and what a helpful post. Looking forward to seeing what you choose for block 2.

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  8. It looks great Paige, I love your fabric choices and Creative Grids are my favourite rules. I usually use buttonhole stitch for my machine appliqué, partly because I like the look and partly because, like Yvonne, mine has pulled too. Next time I try it I was thinking of using a fine muslin on the back, like when I do surface embroidery.

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  9. I love your fabric choice Paige ! You did a beautiful work with machine applique.

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  10. It looks beautiful Paige but to me the process looks quite complicated.

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  11. I think the black and white with the cogs gives yours a real steam punk influence and I love it. I'm not taking part but am still so tempted with

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  12. I really love your fabric choices. It's beautiful!

    -Soma

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  13. Paige, this is beautiful!!!! I am not usually a fan of just black and white, but these two together are stunning. Thanks for the details on how you changed the pattern for machine applique. I'm using Rin as my first needle turn applique, but I'm not sure I'll finish my block by the deadline.

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  14. I love the crisp look the machine stitching gives this! Marvelous fabric selection too!

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  15. You got such crisp points and even curves, wonderful method!

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  16. Oh yes, I like the crisp look as the others :) great fabric choice!

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