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Now back to business, read below for the Block 10 instructions of the Block of the Month series:
Block 10 – Zig Zag Block Instructions
We’re up to Block 10 in the Block of the Month series from the July/August issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery. You’ll find everything you need for Block 10, video instructions, step-by-step instructions and all download files. Enjoy!
If you prefer watching the video directly on YouTube, click here.
Download the files for block ten here: Block 10
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Recommended fabric for 1 Block Base Block – one 9” square – muslin or No Show Mesh Back Block – 9” square Front – all cut parts from Block 10/Cut Files Warm and Natural or White Batting – 7 7/8” square |
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Block 10 Supplies |
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1 – Back Block |
2 – Bottom Base Muslin |
3 – Top Base No Show Mesh |
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4 – Batting |
5 – Background |
6 – Center |
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7 – corners |
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LOADING THE MONSTER BLOCK MAKER |
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Follow the directions included with the purchase
Place the muslin flat on the work surface. Center |
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Insert the batting into the opening of
Working from the center out, firmly
Attach the hoop to the machine.
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STITCHING THE BLOCK |
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Stitch color #1, the block layout. Place glue at fabric #1 as shown in blue.
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Place fabric #1, right side up, |
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Place fabric #2, right side down, aligning
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Flip fabric #2 open and finger press
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Place fabric #3, right side down, and
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Flip fabric #3 open and finger press
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Place fabric #4, right side down, and
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Flip fabric #4 open and finger press
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Place fabric #5, right side down, and
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Flip open fabric #5 and finger press
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ADDING THE EMBELLISHMENT |
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Stitch colors #12, 13, and 14, the |
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Congratulations, your Zig Zag block is complete!  |
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11 COMMENTS
Linda Texada
5 years agoI just downloaded 2019 block of the month Block 10. Only cut files were included, no embroidery files. Please let me know when embroidery files are uploaded.
eileenroche
5 years ago AUTHORLinda, look for updated files at the end of today. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
eileenroche
5 years ago AUTHORThe files have been updated – enjoy!
Maryann Williams
5 years agoYes, I need the embroidery files too – in PES
Thank you.
Virginia (Ginger) Frazier
5 years agoI too only received the cut files.
Carol
5 years agoPlease fix the link to include the embroidery files
Maryann Williams
5 years agoGot the download for Block 10, but it does not include embroidery files for PES.
Blocks 1 through 9 included files for PES and other embroidery languages. I am in my 70’s and not interested in learning how to digitize. I like to piece-quilt using embroidery files.
Lynette
5 years agoI also cannot open any of the design files. Please help. My software down not regocnise any of it, tried Artista and Wilcom
eileenroche
5 years ago AUTHORPlease download the files again – they have been updated.
Lynette
5 years agoThank you so much
Vernia I Clements
5 years agoIt says to download and get free design but I can not find the design. please help