Neutral & Webby TUTORIAL

Ready to kick off my first tutorial!We are going to make a spiderweb block! Let the games begin!1. Prepare the Paper: Use thin copy paper. Cut two 8.5" squares. Cut these diagonally so you have 4 triangles.

2. Mark the Triangles: I use a thin light pencil line. Draw a center line through the triangle.

Draw 1/4" seam allowance along the long edge of the triangle.

Mark 2 1/2" from the corner.

Draw a line from the 2 1/2" mark to the intersection of the 1/4" seam allowance and center line.

Mark all four triangles.

3. Prepare the Fabric: Cut various 1", 1 1/2" & 2" strips for the spiderwebs. Because of the paper foundation, you can use straight of grain or bias cuts. Cut four 5" charms for the center kite shapes.

4. First Seam: Place your center fabric face up on the side of the triangle without writing. Align your first strip 1/4" from the line you drew. Your fabrics should be right sides together. Align piece two so that once you sew along the line, it will fold back and leave 1/4" seam allowance. (Most of piece two will be on the kite shape side of the line.) I hold mine in front of a lamp to see the lines and edges. Set your machine to a short stitch length; this will help when removing paper. I use 1-1.5 on my Bernina.

Sew along the line.

5. Trim & Press: Now trim off the excess fabric from your center fabric. I use the Add-a-Quarter ruler which I LOVE!

Press using a dry iron.

6. Adding Additional Strips: Align the edge of your next strip with the edge of strip one. Fabrics should be right sides together. I like to mix up the widths of the fabrics:)

Sew a 1/4" seam. Fold back & press. Repeat this step until the triangle is covered.7. Cover the Second Half: Repeat steps 4-6 until the whole paper is covered.

8. Trim: Turn over the piece.

Trim off excess fabric following the edge of the paper.

9. Make Three More: Repeat Steps 4-8 to make three more.

10. Sew the Block Together: Now sew together two triangles. I pin at each end and at the edge of the kite shape.

Remove the paper from only the seam allowance.

Press seams open.

Then sew the two halves together. I recommend NOT removing any of the paper until you have sewn your blocks together. Your block should measure 11 1/4"; it will be 10 3/4" finished.You're done!! Now make many and post a link below:)

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to post another picture of something!! I hope y'all enjoyed my first tutorial:) My peeps at the bits and pieces bee are going to make some for me! I CANNOT WAIT!!! They are an über talented bunch!xo LC