This is my first time to show some of my applique on this blog. I do needle-turn applique by hand, using freezer paper on the right side of the fabric for my pattern pieces. These are my first two blocks of Flower Pots by Kim McLean. I did order the kit but also have quite a nice stash of Kaffe fabrics so I have used many of the same fabrics as Kim.
The applique goes so easily as the pattern pieces are large and easy curves, yet show off the beautiful fabrics. Thanks, Kim, for wonderful designs! I love viewing everyone's fabric choices for these patterns.
This is my first time to show some of my applique on this blog. I do needle-turn applique by hand, using freezer paper on the right side of the fabric for my pattern pieces. These are my first two blocks of Flower Pots by Kim McLean. I did order the kit but also have quite a nice stash of Kaffe fabrics so I have used many of the same fabrics as Kim.
The applique goes so easily as the pattern pieces are large and easy curves, yet show off the beautiful fabrics. Thanks, Kim, for wonderful designs! I love viewing everyone's fabric choices for these patterns.
You do lovely work. I need to look closer at the pattern, I didn't know there were stars on any of the blocks, I can't get past the "attention getting" lollipops.
ReplyDeleteLollypops was my first Kim McLean pattern which I completed this summer (except for quilting). It is a wonderful, fun, easy quilt!! judith
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Judith. Your fabric choices and handwork is exquisite!
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ReplyDeleteLove your blocks!! You do have a sizeable stash, lucky girl! I have to tell you though, the quilt you see on the pattern pack is made by Sue Belzacki during a class with me. Sue has kindly gave permission for us to use her quilt on the pattern packs. My quilt was quite washed out and didn't have enough contrast for the photograph. This was my first quilt after moving away from reproduction quilt and at that stage I had a very limited amount of stash!
Fun isn't it, using these brights, I smile when I walk into my sewing room and see all the fabrics in the basket.
Do you think you can take a photo of the Lollypop and post it so we can all see it? Cheers, Kim McL
Flower Pots was definitely a FUN quilt to stitch up!!! I just loved the whimsical wonky shapes. Yours is positively beautiful, Judith. : )
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks. I sneaked over to your blog to see our lollipop trees, it's fantastic. I hope mine turns out as good.
ReplyDeleteKim, I did not realize that the quilt on the pattern pack was not yours or I'd have given credit to Sue. I just love the way she put those fabrics together. I will soon post my lollypops when I get a full picture. My friend and I loved the colors and fabric so much that we tried to make it 'just like the pattern' and had a great time with 'the hunt' to find them. Thanks for all the kind comments. This blog is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteJudith at http://quiltingbyjudith.blogspot.com
Beautiful! Freezer paper? I'd love to learn to applique like this.
ReplyDeleteP.S.. do you have a tutorial of how you do needle turn with freezer paper on the right side?
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