Since I finished hand sewing the binding on my 1930's quilt, I needed a new hand sewing project. This is my version of Merle's Bouquet by Karla Kiefner found in American Quilter September 2019. The directions are to use fusible web but I'll be doing the applique by hand. I think it's going to be a cute wall hanging. It's something to work on while watching television. I have everything pinned and taped down. I'm going to start with the items that are most behind in the background and work my way up to the front. I hope it comes out good!
I have one border left to sew onto Long Time Gone. I love the framing effect of the braided border. The fourth border is partially sewn together. I can't believe I'm almost done this one. This is definitely one of my favorites!
Hello, I’m visiting from Canadian Needle Nana. I love your baskets and the flowers will look lovely hand stitched. I have not yet seen tape to hold appliqué pieces down. I may try that. The braided border does frame the quilt nicely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jill! I have always used tape as well as pins to hold down my applique. I feel it doesn't distort as much as a pin. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteYour hand stitched project looks like fun. I am going to try some hand stitched applique too. Love your Long Time Gone quilt and the borders are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Colette! I find hand applique is very calming and very forgiving! It doesn't have to be perfect and it looks good! I can't believe I only have one border left for Long Time Gone!
DeleteLove that applique piece--the flowers are lovely; and Long time Gone borders are beautiful hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julierose! I can't believe I'm almost done Long Time Gone!
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