I had the pleasure of contributing my Peppermint Petals block design to the 6th Volume of sister publication Quiltmaker‘s popular 100 Blocks collector’s edition, and am delighted to join in the blog tour…welcome to McCall’s Quilting Editor’s Blog!
When I saw Robyn Pandolph’s Incense & Peppermints collection designed for RJR Fabrics, I thought of soft, romantic ruffles. I had a sample of Fabric Magic by Pellon from Spring 2012 International Quilt Market, and decided this was the perfect opportunity to give it a try.
I started by using my ruler as a straight edge to draw the first stitch line parallel with the shortest edge of the Fabric Magic. After pinning the Fabric Magic to the center panel, I used a walking foot and stitch guide set at 1″ from the needle to stitch all the horizontal lines.
I followed the directions on the package of the Fabric Magic, and first steamed the back of the block section, then the front. Remember not to let the iron touch the Fabric Magic, but rather just let the steam shrink it.
This part was fun! I tried to be sure I had evenly steamed all areas on the front and back to prevent any further alteration in the fabric section later.
Here’s what the panel section looked like after…a little wonky, but trims nicely down to the right size.
I used the soft-appliqué technique for the petals…click here for a helpful McCall’s Quilting University video demonstration.
I used a machine blanket-stitch to attach the petals, and carefully trimmed the backing away from behind each petal. 
Image below is quick mock-up of my concept for a completed quilt using the Peppermint Petals block. Be sure to email a photo if you give this block a try or use it in a quilt of your own…I would love to see!
And last but not least, leave a comment below to be entered to win a FREE copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 6! We’ll randomly choose a winner on Monday, November 12.
Editor’s note 11/12/12:
Congratulations to our winner, Stephanie Matz!
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Nice block. Never thought to use the crinkling fabric in invidual blocks.
Nice way to use fabric! great quilt!
Lovely! What a nice use of texture! THANKS for sharing!
Wow, that is a clever block! great job!
I have not used this product yet, so your block would be a good place to start!
What a great block!
I’ve never heard of fabric magic but I’d like to try some – do you know if it’s available in the UK??
What a fun looking project. I have not heard of the product you used. Love the effect.
That is cool!
Peppermint Petals is very different and looks terrific. I like the name you chose, too.
Very interesting use of new products! Love the secondary design your block makes when set into top!
Peppermint Petals is gorgeous…love the simplicity yet so striking. I have yet to use Fabric Magic…gotta give it a try now! Thanks.
Love this quilt as I am big on texture. Very coo.
Love the look! I’ll have to try some of that fabric magic soon!
Great block – thanks for sharing the technique in making it. And thanks for the chance to win.
Love seeing how you got that great ruffled look for your block. Thanks for sharing!
Such an innovative block and product!. A quilt made with this block would be so fullof texture and cuddliness
Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Thanks for sharing not only your block, but a new product as well.
Great! I have never thought about quilting this way.
Congratulations on being included in the magazine!
I really enjoyed reading how your block is put together. I love the textured look that the fabric magic adds to the block
Love the color choice. I will have to give this product a second look after seeing what you have done with it.
Love this! Your choice of the Robyn Pandolph fabric plays so well with the ‘frillyness’ achieved with the Fabric Magic technique.
Great block , different look.
That is very pretty. A really neat use of the product. Thanks for the chance to win!
Such an unusual idea! It is delightful to see works by such creative designers.
What a cute idea to use the fabric magic. I think I need to try this. Thanks.
I like the effect of that technique. I have never seen it before. Thanks for sharing.
Cute block and the quilt you posted looks so pretty.
I love your sweet block! Congrats on being published & thanks sew much for this chance to win
cool block, thanks for sharing.
ohhh, a new technique! LOVE the look & can’t wait to try this out! Thank you… love the colors on your block too!
I have never tried Fabric Magic but it looks like it would be fun to play with. I’m excited to get this magazine, thanks for the chance to win!
Peppermint Petals – such a creative idea. So dainty and beautiful. I love pink. So delicate and so feminine. What a beautiful quilt this will make. Thank you for sharing and giving all of your followers a chance to win their own copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 6.
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Nice block, congrats and thanks for a chance to win.
You go Val–great use of everything–from fabric to finished product!!
Great looking block without using the fuseable to make the wrinkled fabric! Thanks!
hulseybg@gmail.com
Interesting–thanks for introducing me to a new product. And congratulations on a pretty block.
What an interesting block. I like the simplicity. Thank you for sharing.
What a unique idea. I would like to give this one a try. Thanks for being in the hop.
Setting your blocks as a strippy totally changes the look of the block — what a total surprise. I’m going to try that with some other blocks, too. Thanks for the tutorial on using the texture product and for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
quiltschon@att.net
I just love the antique-y look of this block! I am going to have to try your technique!! I hate to see this blog tour leave us! I have really enjoyed it!
Fun stuff to use isn’t it? Thks
I never would have thought of this. This blog hop is so illuminating!
Beautiful block and quilt! Thanks for entering me in your drawing!
Interesting fabric! Never heard of it before. Makes the block look very different!
Gun, Sweden
What a fun use of texture! Thanks for sharing it!
Very different look of the block! I love the idea. So fresh and creative. Well done!
Great idea and fun block!
I’ve never tried Fabric Magic…looks like great, girly stuff. As mom to three boys, there’s not a lot of girly stuff around, but I find it where I can! I love your block. It would be a beautiful quilt for a baby girl.
The fabric magic is beautifil! Helpful for 3-D “dresses” quilting!