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ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

My brother, Matthew, and his girlfriend, Ashlie, came for a visit this weekend.  Ashlie had a crafty problem, which I was delighted to solve!  

A friend of Ashlie's is getting married.  The friend's mother sent Ashlie (and many other guests) a blank 12×12 square of muslin with a request to decorate it with a personal message.  It could be embroidered or appliqued and you had to leave a 1" border all around the square.  Ashlie knew she wanted to do "something with Oreos" — it's an inside joke between her and the bride.  But she wasn't sure how to get it done….

ScanNCut to the rescue!

I brought the Oreo image into ScanNCut Canvas to change it over to a cutting file and I added text.

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

I sent that cutting file over to my ScanNCut wirelessly (one of the great new features of ScanNCut 2) and cut it out of two different styles of the Brother Iron-On Transfer Sheets — one Holographic and one Glitter.  Then Ashlie and I sat down to do the weeding.

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

What's weeding?  Well, it's where you pull away all the parts you don't want from the transfer sheet.  You can watch this video all about using Iron-On Transfer Material to learn more.

Here's Ashlie checking the main image to make sure we got all the little bits out:

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

We took the images we cut over to the ironing board where we made sure to maintain an inch border all the way around — per the instructions of the mother-of-the-bride.

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

I used a pressing sheet for the first round of ironing, but I found I needed a little extra heat for round two.  I'm using a craft-dedicated iron so I wasn't worried about any transfer from the plastic transfer sheet.

Pulling the transfer sheet away is always the most exciting part.  Especially because the Glitter Iron-On Transfer Material is so super sparkly and cool!

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

At this point we added the text onto the muslin square and ironed it in place.  After watching me do the main image, Ashlie felt confident enough to do the text herself!

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

After everything was ironed down, everyone wanted to feel it.  The Iron-On Material is very seamless.

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

I was delighted to be able to help Ashlie put together an outstandingly fabulous quilt square for her friend in almost no time at all!

from the Balzer Designs Blog: ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

I think this image would also make a great tote bag or t-shirt image!  Lots of fun possibilities!

Thanks for stopping by!

Please Note: I am a paid spokesperson for the Brother ScanNCut, but as you can tell from this post, it is a machine that I love and use!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, β€œCarve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

60 thoughts on “ScanNCut Oreo Cookie Quilt Square

  • What a fun project! You continue to show me uses for my scan N Cut2 that I wouldn’t have thought of.
    P.S.
    My sewing machine is coming out of the box for its inaugural project πŸ˜€

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  • What a fun project! You continue to show me uses for my scan N Cut2 that I wouldn’t have thought of.
    P.S.
    My sewing machine is coming out of the box for its inaugural project πŸ˜€

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  • What a fun project! You continue to show me uses for my scan N Cut2 that I wouldn’t have thought of.
    P.S.
    My sewing machine is coming out of the box for its inaugural project πŸ˜€

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  • What a fun project! You continue to show me uses for my scan N Cut2 that I wouldn’t have thought of.
    P.S.
    My sewing machine is coming out of the box for its inaugural project πŸ˜€

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  • What a fun project! You continue to show me uses for my scan N Cut2 that I wouldn’t have thought of.
    P.S.
    My sewing machine is coming out of the box for its inaugural project πŸ˜€

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  • What a fun project! You continue to show me uses for my scan N Cut2 that I wouldn’t have thought of.
    P.S.
    My sewing machine is coming out of the box for its inaugural project πŸ˜€

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  • Is that your new craft studio???? WOW … more please! You’re creativity is truly boundless and effortless … the look on her face after the reveal! Priceless

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  • Is that your new craft studio???? WOW … more please! You’re creativity is truly boundless and effortless … the look on her face after the reveal! Priceless

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  • Is that your new craft studio???? WOW … more please! You’re creativity is truly boundless and effortless … the look on her face after the reveal! Priceless

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  • Is that your new craft studio???? WOW … more please! You’re creativity is truly boundless and effortless … the look on her face after the reveal! Priceless

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  • Is that your new craft studio???? WOW … more please! You’re creativity is truly boundless and effortless … the look on her face after the reveal! Priceless

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  • Is that your new craft studio???? WOW … more please! You’re creativity is truly boundless and effortless … the look on her face after the reveal! Priceless

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  • I love seeing parts of your new creative space and your new digs. Would love a tour of your art creating room. Looks like you have more room to move about in your new digs. Congratulations and best wishes in your new home. Thanks for sharing.

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  • I love seeing parts of your new creative space and your new digs. Would love a tour of your art creating room. Looks like you have more room to move about in your new digs. Congratulations and best wishes in your new home. Thanks for sharing.

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  • I love seeing parts of your new creative space and your new digs. Would love a tour of your art creating room. Looks like you have more room to move about in your new digs. Congratulations and best wishes in your new home. Thanks for sharing.

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  • I love seeing parts of your new creative space and your new digs. Would love a tour of your art creating room. Looks like you have more room to move about in your new digs. Congratulations and best wishes in your new home. Thanks for sharing.

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  • I love seeing parts of your new creative space and your new digs. Would love a tour of your art creating room. Looks like you have more room to move about in your new digs. Congratulations and best wishes in your new home. Thanks for sharing.

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  • I love seeing parts of your new creative space and your new digs. Would love a tour of your art creating room. Looks like you have more room to move about in your new digs. Congratulations and best wishes in your new home. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Oooo, first glimpses of the new studio!

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  • Oooo, first glimpses of the new studio!

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  • Oooo, first glimpses of the new studio!

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  • Oooo, first glimpses of the new studio!

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  • Oooo, first glimpses of the new studio!

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  • Oooo, first glimpses of the new studio!

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  • Love the Scanncut machine. Is your new apartment roomier, or did you leave half of your belongings behind? Also love your posts. Thanks so much.

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  • Love the Scanncut machine. Is your new apartment roomier, or did you leave half of your belongings behind? Also love your posts. Thanks so much.

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  • Love the Scanncut machine. Is your new apartment roomier, or did you leave half of your belongings behind? Also love your posts. Thanks so much.

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  • Love the Scanncut machine. Is your new apartment roomier, or did you leave half of your belongings behind? Also love your posts. Thanks so much.

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  • Love the Scanncut machine. Is your new apartment roomier, or did you leave half of your belongings behind? Also love your posts. Thanks so much.

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  • Love the Scanncut machine. Is your new apartment roomier, or did you leave half of your belongings behind? Also love your posts. Thanks so much.

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  • Random question, but how did you make/where did you get that amazing jewelry display thingy? Mad jealous of that!

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  • Random question, but how did you make/where did you get that amazing jewelry display thingy? Mad jealous of that!

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  • Random question, but how did you make/where did you get that amazing jewelry display thingy? Mad jealous of that!

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  • Random question, but how did you make/where did you get that amazing jewelry display thingy? Mad jealous of that!

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  • Random question, but how did you make/where did you get that amazing jewelry display thingy? Mad jealous of that!

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  • Random question, but how did you make/where did you get that amazing jewelry display thingy? Mad jealous of that!

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  • i just laughed out loud because i *only* have an iron for crafts!
    Julie, thanks for everything. you share so much of your life and journey. i don’t think you can really know how inspiring you are!!!

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  • i just laughed out loud because i *only* have an iron for crafts!
    Julie, thanks for everything. you share so much of your life and journey. i don’t think you can really know how inspiring you are!!!

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  • i just laughed out loud because i *only* have an iron for crafts!
    Julie, thanks for everything. you share so much of your life and journey. i don’t think you can really know how inspiring you are!!!

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  • i just laughed out loud because i *only* have an iron for crafts!
    Julie, thanks for everything. you share so much of your life and journey. i don’t think you can really know how inspiring you are!!!

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  • i just laughed out loud because i *only* have an iron for crafts!
    Julie, thanks for everything. you share so much of your life and journey. i don’t think you can really know how inspiring you are!!!

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  • i just laughed out loud because i *only* have an iron for crafts!
    Julie, thanks for everything. you share so much of your life and journey. i don’t think you can really know how inspiring you are!!!

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  • Ashlie looks so thrilled. am jealous of all your earring holders. I have only one that’s full ( and that’s using one hole only for a pair of earrings) and haven’t seen that design in ages.

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  • Ashlie looks so thrilled. am jealous of all your earring holders. I have only one that’s full ( and that’s using one hole only for a pair of earrings) and haven’t seen that design in ages.

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  • Ashlie looks so thrilled. am jealous of all your earring holders. I have only one that’s full ( and that’s using one hole only for a pair of earrings) and haven’t seen that design in ages.

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  • Ashlie looks so thrilled. am jealous of all your earring holders. I have only one that’s full ( and that’s using one hole only for a pair of earrings) and haven’t seen that design in ages.

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  • Ashlie looks so thrilled. am jealous of all your earring holders. I have only one that’s full ( and that’s using one hole only for a pair of earrings) and haven’t seen that design in ages.

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  • Ashlie looks so thrilled. am jealous of all your earring holders. I have only one that’s full ( and that’s using one hole only for a pair of earrings) and haven’t seen that design in ages.

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  • it turned out so great!!! and i love your new place πŸ™‚ well, peeks of it! πŸ™‚

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  • it turned out so great!!! and i love your new place πŸ™‚ well, peeks of it! πŸ™‚

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  • it turned out so great!!! and i love your new place πŸ™‚ well, peeks of it! πŸ™‚

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  • it turned out so great!!! and i love your new place πŸ™‚ well, peeks of it! πŸ™‚

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  • it turned out so great!!! and i love your new place πŸ™‚ well, peeks of it! πŸ™‚

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  • it turned out so great!!! and i love your new place πŸ™‚ well, peeks of it! πŸ™‚

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