These adorable little cars are from the Peak Hour Collection for Riley Blake. I took the large scatter print cars and appliqued them on a solid white background. (You can use the fabric of your choice.)
This is what you call raw-edge appliqué. You cut around the shape, letter, or graphic and use an appliqué glue, basting spray, Wonder Under, or pins to temporarily adhere your pice to your block. Then closely follow 1/8" around the edge with a straight stitch using your darning or quilting foot. It is best to go around the design at least twice as this will stabilize the shape and prevent it from unravelling. If you click the images on this page it will enlarge the photo and you can clearly see my stitching lines.
Then I added a 2 1/2" snappy orange and red print also from the Peak Hour Collection to frame the little cars. Next I alternated this bright print with a quieter beige one for the neighboring blocks (a 100% new beige cotton sheet). Not only is this turning out really cute but it spreads the more expensive designer prints along with the new sheet that I didn't need.
