One Block, Two Ways

We've partnered with the magazine American Patchwork & Quilting to show you two ways to quilt the Maple Leaf block. Kim and Kristina show you their unique takes on this classic block.
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[@caroltytler7205]

One of my favorite videos that you’ve done!

[@tammykelley6173]

Thank you for the inspiration. It is so helpful to see the different ideas stitched out. Also helpful to see how different densities of quilting affect the overall look.

[@HandiQuilter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryellenzajac5716]

I’d mix the straight line background with Christina’s design in the leaf

[@bennieroberts2560]

Thank you, Ladies!
Question from a rookie: no concern for the wear & tear of usage in places where you break your threads? No lock stitch required?

[@HandiQuilter]

We do a tie on/off stitch each time we start or stop stitching!!

[@nikkireynolds9514]

Really basic question: How did you “mount” those single blocks on the long arm? I can see the basting of the block to the a larger piece of batting and backing. Is that the trick? You have to have a very large piece of backing fabric even if the “top” is tiny?

[@HandiQuilter]

We loaded them just as a regular quilt with the backing and batting. The backing doesn't have to be huge since you have leaders that you attach it to.

[@suzannemcgee4885]

Thanks for the video and the ideas for quilting. It's really a bummer that no one moved the camera position so we could see you quilt the block. Too much of the video we can only see the back of your hand.

[@HandiQuilter]

Thanks for the tip!