Sewing ~ Quilting ~ Foundation Paper Piecing

I've had some questions about my process for adding embroidered details to my blocks. So here is my process. I start by removing the paper from my block (if it's a fpp block). I do not square up my block first. I am careful about being aware of the edges and don't stitch closer than about 1/8" from where I estimate the finished edge will be. I can always go back and add stitches but if the stitches get cut when squaring up the block.  Finished Appa block with no embroidery I use 2 strands of black Anchor embroidery floss. When the embroidery line does not follow along a seam line or an obvious outline I use this disappearing marking pen to roughly draw the embroidery line. Because it is air and water soluble I only mark small sections at at time. Roughly what I can get done in 15-20 minutes. Small section drawn on as a guide. I take 2 to 3 backstitches at a time. Trying to keep the stitches small and even. The next section is drawn on. Using the guide in the pattern I

Second only to Falkor, Appa would be my choice for favorite flying magical creature!! Block size: 12 x 12 Difficulty: 2.5 Pattern Appa without embroidery This pattern is free for personal and non-profit use only. Not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of this pattern or quilts made from this pattern is prohibited.

One of my daughter's favorite Pokemon so I just had to make a block for it.  There are some tiny pieces in this guy. Block size: 10 x 10 Difficulty: 3 Pattern If you make any of my patterns please share a photo and don't forget to follow me for more free fandom patterns! Without embroidery With embroidery Added a 2.5" and 1.5" border And now he's a pillow! This pattern is free for personal and non-profit use only. Not to be used for manufacture or distribution. Sale of this pattern or quilts made from this pattern is prohibited.