The idea of the board is that it's covered in batting so provides a nice amount of fraction and keeps your cut pieces in place whilst you carry them to your sewing machine and piece. Having put together the Fat Quarter Shop Snapshots block last month which had over 30 tiny pieces, I wanted something nice and secure to stop my little 3/4" squares from flying away again!
I've never used a glue gun before (let alone owned one) so gluing the batting and binding in place was a bit challenging, particularly for one as clumsy as me. Yes, I glue my fingers. Quite a few times. Ouch.
I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. I might try and get some bigger pieces of foam board and make a larger one for bigger blocks. Once my fingers have recovered that is...
Looks great! Glad to see that you found the time and bought a glue gun to make this happen! These are addictive little projects, before you know it, you will have a dozen of these design boards!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, I need a larger one already! Thanks for the tips!
Deleteoh yes, those hot glue guns take some practice! I have the burnt fingers to prove it...
ReplyDeleteis it wrong that I found it really satisfying to peel the dried glue off my skins afterwards?!
DeleteCute., Today I had to glue lots of sticks onto a cardboard crown for World Book Day. How did I cope before I had a glue gun!
ReplyDelete(I came via Lily's Quilts)
Oo that's a good idea. I'm now looking eagerly around for what else I can use the glue gun for. Nothing is safe...
Delete