A.Q. Cupcake Quilt Block #1

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Group:	A.Q.~Artistic Quilters
Swap Coordinator:	TC (contact)
Swap categories:	Quilting
Number of people in swap:	6
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	July 15, 2012
Date items must be sent by:	August 15, 2012
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
This is a series of quilt block swaps featuring cupcakes. You can assemble your blocks to make a quilt, or feature each one individually on placemats, napkins, pillow tops, tote bags, or whatever you decide! You will send ONE 8 1/2" square block to your partner. The block will feature a cupcake, either pieced, paper pieced, or appliqued. You may use any color background you like except for solid white or solid cream. You must ALSO add at least one dimensional element to your cupcake. This might include (but is not limited to): beading embroidery fabric paint buttons decorative stitching with metallic threads ric-rac This is just a quilt block, so no batting or backing is necessary. Do your best work. Follow SB guidelines, send on time, and communicate with your partner if necessary. Don't forget to rate promptly! Here are some free patterns. Some may have to be re-sized. cupcake applique paper pieced cupcake another paper pieced applique Easy applique Another easy applique pattern Applique with several variations An assortment of drawings to give you inspiration!

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sherheart 07/ 9/2012 #

This is going to be so much fun. I made a birthday banner 2 years ago for my daughter's birthday with a large cupcake in the center. I made the frosting dimensional with fluffy batting under the applique and stitching. Plus, I put a see through pocket that you can slide a card into with the birthday person's name on it. She uses it for everyone's birthdays.

JBromeling 07/10/2012 #

Do you have a size that the cupcake needs to be? Does the 8.5" block include the seam allowance? (Asking so if border in block will need to make wide enuf to include 1/4" seam or leave 1/4" ).

TC 07/11/2012 #

@JBromeling , the 8 1/2" includes the seam allowance. When the recipient sews it into a project, the finished block will be 8".

No particular size on the cupcake, but it should be big enough to look proportionate to the 8 1/2" block size. In other words, not a tiny 2" cupcake in the middle of a lot of background. :)

QuilterinMotion 07/13/2012 #

Come on, gals. Cupcake blocks are so much fun to make! The more the merrier, so join us.

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