General Machine Embroidery Design Information Continued

by Marjorie Busby Machine Embroidery Set for the AccuQuilt GO!® Leaping Frog Die (#55199)

Design Set Information

Appliqué Shapes:

AccuQuilt GO!™ Leaping Frog Die #55199 Actual size templates are included with this ma‐ chine embroidery set so they can be cut by hand or with the AccuQuilt GO!™ die and cut‐ ter. Designs Included: Frog shape with four different applique stitches with right and left orientation for each version and the option to include the face or applique the shape only for a total of 16 different op‐ tions. Outline stitch templates for each shape Appliqué edge stitches include appliqué stitch, satin stitch, free‐form appliqué stitch, and a circle stitch. Hoop Size: Frog shape = 120 x 130 mm (4.75 x 5.0”) Filenames, design measurements, and technical information are provided on the following pages. Complete directions for thread stops and/or appliqué/piecing are included in these directions

The designs may be stitched in one thread color, but there are stops to allow for thread color changes for each appliqué shape and each These beautiful appliqué designs are for use in quilts, cloth‐ embellishment. The thread colors used here ing, accessories, and other projects. Using the AccuQuilt GO! are only for illustration. It is expected that cutter makes this a project that is designed for success. Use you will choose colors that are pleasing to your creativity to make projects and quilts that are not only you. beautiful, but will stand up to the wear and tear of fun and functional creations. These designs are made with stitching The AccuQuilt GO!™ die and GO!™ Fabric Cutter that is smooth and soft enough to be quilted by hand or ma‐ must be purchased separately. Visit chine. www.accuquilt.com for more information about purchasing the die and cutter.

Filename: frog cir rev55199.* Filename: frog 55199.* 117.7x127.8 mm (4.63x5.03 ") 116.9x127.1 mm (4.60x5.00 ") 10539 stitches 311 stitches 7 colors, 8 thread changes 1 colors, 1 thread changes

Filename: frog rev 55199.* Filename: frog ffap 55199.* 116.9x127.1 mm (4.60x5.00 ") 117.9x127.8 mm (4.64x5.03 ") 311 stitches 5582 stitches 1 colors, 1 thread changes 7 colors, 8 thread changes

Filename: frog ap 55199.* Filename: frog ffap rev 55199.* 116.8x127.0 mm (4.60x5.00 ") 117.9x127.8 mm (4.64x5.03 ") 3796 stitches 5581 stitches 5 colors, 7 thread changes 7 colors, 8 thread changes

Filename: frog sat 55199.* Filename: frog ap rev 55199.* 118.5x128.6 mm (4.67x5.06 ") 116.9x127.1 mm (4.60x5.00 ") 5960 stitches 3795 stitches 7 colors, 8 thread changes 5 colors, 7 thread changes Hoop size: 130.0x130.0 mm

(5.12x5.12 ")

Filename: frog cir 55199.* Filename: frog sat rev 55199.* 117.6x127.8 mm (4.63x5.03 ") 119.0x129.0 mm (4.69x5.08 ") 10540 stitches 5959 stitches 7 colors, 8 thread changes 7 colors, 8 thread changes

Hoop size: 130.0x130.0 mm (5.12x5.12 ")

Copyright notice: All designs herein are the original creations of the designer and may not be distributed in any for‐ mat or by any method. You may not re‐sell, share, transfer, email or distribute these designs to others for any reason without express permission from http://shop.b‐quilts.com. These designs mayt no be mass produced for sale for profit. By purchasing this design set you are purchasing a license to use the designs for personal use including making items for charity, gifts, and for sale for profit. You may modify or edit the design file, but the modified file retains the copyright stated above and may not be distributed in any manner.

Stitching the Basic Frog Applique

OPTIONAL STOP FOR DESIGNS WHICH DO NOT INCLUDE THE FACE.

Prepare hoop with stabilizer and If you are only stitching background fabric. Mount hoop on Put hoop back onto machine and Stitch any additional tackdown the shape and do not machine and stitch placement lines stitch the shape tackdown stitch. and the decorative applique plan to include the face for appliqué using a thread that If you are not using the die cut stitches. as part of the applique, matches the decorative appliqué shapes, this stitching line can be stop stitching at this stitch or that matches the back‐ used to trim fabric to fit the appli‐ point and remove ap‐ ground fabric. que shape. plique and fabric from hoop. Your applique is Remove hoop from machine and Note: This step is omitted on the complete. fuse the pre‐cut shape just inside/on design with the traditional appli‐ top of the placement lines. que stitch.

Stitching the Face Features:

Change thread and stitch the Change thread and stitch Change thread (op‐ Change thread and Change thread and white/light part of the eye. the dark outline and center tional) or use same stitch the frog’s stitch the outline of the of the eye. thread as for the dark tongue. mouth. of the eye and stitch the dark area of the mouth.

Cutting Follow the basic cutting instructions that came with your AccuQuilt GO! or Studio cutter. In addition, to assure accurate cuts and minimize stretching or Supplies shrinking of fabric during the cutting process, the fol‐ lowing tips are recommended: AccuQuilt Die # 55199. 1. Fabric with fusible web and paper attached is the preferred method for cutting shapes for machine Paper backed fusible web. Fusible web should be embroidery appliqué. You can remove the paper fused to the appliqué fabric before cutting. You by scoring it with a pin after the shape has been may use an acid‐free glue stick as an optional cut. method for attaching the appliqué fabric to the 2. Fabric without fusible will cut more accurately if background. Complete instructions for using fus‐ starched and pressed before cutting and by placing a piece of scrap paper between the die and the ible web or acid‐free glue stick can be found on fabric. This is a great use for junk mail and old quilt‐ the following pages. ing catalogs! These dies are not dulled by paper be‐ cause the fabric is cut by applied pressure rather Fabric for appliqué shapes. Fabrics with higher than sharpness. thread count (e.g., batiks) work well for machine 3. When possible, place the fabric straight of grain to embroidery appliqué. Always use a quilt shop follow the long edge of the die. quality fabric for best results. 4. Appliqué shapes are directional. Place the fabric on the GO!® die with right side up. Shapes that are Background fabric or item to be embroidered marked as mirror images should be placed with the (e.g., towel, t‐shirt, bib, tote bag, etc.). Back‐ fabric on the GO® die with fusible/wrong side up. ground fabrics for quilts may be quilt shop quali‐ ty fabric. Kona cotton is often used as a background fabric because it takes the stitches Stabilizer and Layout Tips well. 1. Use a good quality tear‐away stabilizer that Tear‐away or cut‐away stabilizer large enough to tears away easily to avoid stretching the edge and embellishment stitches. Use one that does hoop (see stabilizer tips for more information not show since the stabilizer will not be removed about stabilizers). Stabilizer should be a neutral from the area under the dense embellishment color that will not show through the background stitches. fabric. 1. Do not over‐stabilize as multiple layers can make it harder to remove the stabilizer. A double Embroidery machine thread in colors to coordi‐ layer of tear‐away stabilizer may be helpful for nate with fabrics. Thread may be polyester, ray‐ the satin stitch as it has a higher density than oth‐ on, or cotton. er stitches. When using a double layer of stabiliz‐ er, the bottom layer should be tear‐away so that Neutral color bobbin thread. it can be removed. 3. When there are fabric overlaps with the appli‐ Mini iron. A mini iron is optional, but makes fusing qué, take special note as to whether the top fab‐ appliqué shapes much easier and prevents dam‐ ric is a light color or the bottom fabric is a bright age to the embroidery hoop that may result if a color as the bottom fabric may show through the top. To avoid this, use a matching plain color fab‐ large iron is used. ric underneath the top fabric. When using two layers of fabric, use a glue stick to glue the top fabric to the bottom fabric. The appliqué should stitch with no problems. Do not use fusible to glue two layers of fabric together, as it is too thick and becomes stiff and will cause problems.

Appliqué shape preparation Stitching the Embroidery Fusible web instructions: Each file will stitch an outline of the appliqué shapes and then stop. These are the placement stitches for Attach fusible web to the wrong side of the fabric the appliqué shapes. before cutting. Follow the directions for the brand of fusible that you are using. If you are using Steam‐ If stitching all of the edge stitches and embellish‐ A‐Seam, you should press it with a hot iron for one ments with a single thread color, use that color to two seconds to secure it onto the fabric. throughout the design for outlines, edge stitching and embellishments. Do not stretch the edges of the appliqué shape as If using different colors for edge stitches and em‐ you work. A pin can be used to score the paper for bellishments, it is advisable to use a thread color removal if needed. that matches the background fabric or a thread Use a mini‐iron to attach the appliqué shape to the color that is a similar lightness or darkness as the background fabric. color being used for the top stitching. Placement stitches will not show at all through a Fit the appliqué shape fabric exactly inside or on satin stitch, but may be seen through an appliqué top of the placement stitches. You may find it easier or other decorative stitch. to press the edge of the appliqué first and then go back and press the center into place. After the placement stitches are finished, remove the hoop from the machine and fuse the appliqué shapes. Acid‐free glue stick instructions: Fit the appliqué shape fabric exactly inside or on top Use an acid‐free glue stick. A glue stick that goes on of the placement stitches. You may find it easier to purple but dries clear is recommended. To use, rub press the edge of the appliqué first and then go back a light coating of glue on the background fabric and press the center into place. inside the placement stitching. Be sure to fuse the shapes in the order of stitching As a rule, clear glue does not show if glue gets on so that any shapes that overlap will stitch correctly. the background outside the placement lines. On Some designs have layered appliqué pieces and re‐ dark or black background fabrics it can show until quire additional placement stitches after the first the piece is washed. Be especially careful if you do appliqué pieces have been fused and stitched. In this not expect to wash the quilt. case, follow the specific instructions for the actual design. You do not have to wait for the glue to dry com‐ The edge and embellishment stitches will be complet‐ pletely. Glue stick glue dries quickly, but even if ed. There is a thread stop for the optional color chang‐ slightly wet, it does not gum up your needle and es after each shape. the needle and thread go through very easily. If you prefer eto hav it dry– you can use your mini‐ iron to press it lightly