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Orange Peel, Another Option

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Recently I have been experimenting with different options to make the Orange Peel block. I have settled on doing needle turn applique, for a nice hand work project to devote myself to this winter.  While I was playing with different applique methods, I saw this template set on the Baycreek Quilting Templates website.  

They call the set "FLower Petals", and offer it in three sizes- 8", 12" and 16".  I ordered the 8" set for $15.  It came a week or so ago but I've been too busy with trips to the pumpkin patch and working to test it out. Yesterday was the day and I cut out some scraps and stitched a block together.  Here's what I think–

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 I had some issues with cutting around the template.  I think if I had something on the underside of the template to make it not slip, that issue would be solved.  Also, I have heard that using a smaller rotary blade makes cutting curves easier.  All I have is the 45s that fit my cutter, so I will have to try the smaller ones at some point in the future and see if that makes a difference.

I folded my "peel" to mark the center point, and did the same with the white background units.  I put a pin in the fabric when I lined up the two center points.  Then I just started at the top and stitched the length of the "peel".  No problems at all.  It came out fine, with a quarter inch seam allowance at both tips.

And you know what?  It was fast!  Much faster than needleturn, or any of the other applique techniques.  Except for fusible raw edge machine applique, that might be a teensy bit faster.

All in all, I liked using the templates.  And if you are not an applique person, but love the look of this block, the templates might be just what you are looking for.

36 responses to “Orange Peel, Another Option”

  1. When I made my Orange Peel quilt, I did it with the Freezer Paper On Top method. That one worked great for me. I know you tried 95 methods, did you try that one? I do all my needleturn applique that way.

  2. When I made my Orange Peel quilt, I did it with the Freezer Paper On Top method. That one worked great for me. I know you tried 95 methods, did you try that one? I do all my needleturn applique that way.

  3. When I made my Orange Peel quilt, I did it with the Freezer Paper On Top method. That one worked great for me. I know you tried 95 methods, did you try that one? I do all my needleturn applique that way.

  4. Nicole,
    I use small pieces of clear medical tape on all my templates to keep them from slipping.{ Bonnie Hunter’s method at Quiltville blog} I may have to try machine curves as I love what you have done lately. G

  5. Nicole,
    I use small pieces of clear medical tape on all my templates to keep them from slipping.{ Bonnie Hunter’s method at Quiltville blog} I may have to try machine curves as I love what you have done lately. G

  6. Nicole,
    I use small pieces of clear medical tape on all my templates to keep them from slipping.{ Bonnie Hunter’s method at Quiltville blog} I may have to try machine curves as I love what you have done lately. G

  7. It looks good. I haven’t seen these before. I hope you are enjoying the needle turn process. I find it very mentally therapeutic in the veins to hand stitch. Thanks for sharing these methods to us!
    Mary

  8. It looks good. I haven’t seen these before. I hope you are enjoying the needle turn process. I find it very mentally therapeutic in the veins to hand stitch. Thanks for sharing these methods to us!
    Mary

  9. It looks good. I haven’t seen these before. I hope you are enjoying the needle turn process. I find it very mentally therapeutic in the veins to hand stitch. Thanks for sharing these methods to us!
    Mary

  10. In the veins? – just love automation at times. I thought I wrote evenings – now I know occasionally I am smarter than spellcheck.
    Mary

  11. In the veins? – just love automation at times. I thought I wrote evenings – now I know occasionally I am smarter than spellcheck.
    Mary

  12. In the veins? – just love automation at times. I thought I wrote evenings – now I know occasionally I am smarter than spellcheck.
    Mary

  13. Thanks for the feedback on this template set and cheers that you found it, got it, and that it works so well!
    I think the smaller rotary cutter would help as would those sticky, small round sandpaper grips that are made to hold rulers and templates still. I keep a package in my sewing room at all times.
    My Halloween sewing projects are finished and on their way to GA!!! The package should arrive tomorrow. Phew!
    Now I’m back to finishing AMIL’s projects.
    Hugs!

  14. Thanks for the feedback on this template set and cheers that you found it, got it, and that it works so well!
    I think the smaller rotary cutter would help as would those sticky, small round sandpaper grips that are made to hold rulers and templates still. I keep a package in my sewing room at all times.
    My Halloween sewing projects are finished and on their way to GA!!! The package should arrive tomorrow. Phew!
    Now I’m back to finishing AMIL’s projects.
    Hugs!

  15. Thanks for the feedback on this template set and cheers that you found it, got it, and that it works so well!
    I think the smaller rotary cutter would help as would those sticky, small round sandpaper grips that are made to hold rulers and templates still. I keep a package in my sewing room at all times.
    My Halloween sewing projects are finished and on their way to GA!!! The package should arrive tomorrow. Phew!
    Now I’m back to finishing AMIL’s projects.
    Hugs!

  19. Great looking orange peel / petal block!
    I’m sorry, but my inner editor self can’t help but notice that on the template itself, the company spelled petal as “PEDAL”. For Pete’s sake!

  20. Great looking orange peel / petal block!
    I’m sorry, but my inner editor self can’t help but notice that on the template itself, the company spelled petal as “PEDAL”. For Pete’s sake!

  21. Great looking orange peel / petal block!
    I’m sorry, but my inner editor self can’t help but notice that on the template itself, the company spelled petal as “PEDAL”. For Pete’s sake!

  28. Your new orange peels look good.
    I have been thinking about those very problems–slipping templates and too-big cutters. I did spoil myself with a new sharp seam ripper recently. Have fun with your peel play!

  29. Your new orange peels look good.
    I have been thinking about those very problems–slipping templates and too-big cutters. I did spoil myself with a new sharp seam ripper recently. Have fun with your peel play!

  30. Your new orange peels look good.
    I have been thinking about those very problems–slipping templates and too-big cutters. I did spoil myself with a new sharp seam ripper recently. Have fun with your peel play!

  31. Is it reverse appliqué? The picture looks like the background is on the top. Maybe it’s just my eyes. Lol

  32. Is it reverse appliqué? The picture looks like the background is on the top. Maybe it’s just my eyes. Lol

  33. Is it reverse appliqué? The picture looks like the background is on the top. Maybe it’s just my eyes. Lol