I just finished basting my clam shells to make this applique block for Green Tea and Sweet Beans. I've been moving the pieces around but I think I may end up with this arrangement. I'm going to live with it for a few days just to make sure!
This is how I prepare my applique pieces. I iron freezer paper to the wrong side of the fabric. I trim around the freezer paper right before I baste. I make little notches in the seam allowance so they will lay flat.
I've got to decide what background fabric to use. I only have 2 blocks left! I can't believe I'm almost done with the quilt top. Borders are a whole other story!
Love the fabrics you have chosen. Reminds me of ice cream cones!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Em! They do look like cones!
DeleteJust lovely --your little clamshells look so perfect--hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julierose! That freezer paper makes it so easy!
Deletevery nice. A clamshell quilt is on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Such a nice way to use up those scraps too!
DeleteRosemary I'm doing a new project with clamshell pattern and I love it. I will post as soon as complete the top. Your clamshell is very very nice : is it a runner? Happy aplliquè quilting!
ReplyDeleteThank you! This is just a block in the quilt designed by Jen Kingwell called Green Tea and Sweet Beans. I've started to applique the clamshells. Can't wait to see your project!
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