This blog is dedicated to applique. Glorious applique!!! The focus here will be hand applique, but there is room for machine applique too. Kim McLean is the designer whose patterns and quilts we will be working on together. Are you ready?! Let's SEW!!!
i usually place my templates to take advantage of the bias for appliqueing. Never gave the polka dots a second thought UNTIL the base was sewn in place. ;( A bit of ripping and I will be back in business.
Hi Mary Do you mean that you want to line up the background dots to be even? Just my humble, not very precise opinion, but it doesnt bother me a bit. I have done 13+ Lolly blocks on a dotted background and havent yet looked to see if any line up perfectly. I live with a man who lines up two sheets of tissue perfectly in order to blow his nose, so I am aware that there are people who think differently than I do. Of course, I think he is an alien......
No, it wasn't the background dots that was my problem, but the base of the compote. It has been replaced as we speak. My DH is a "liner upper" as well. I am about in-between.
I too happen to LOVE that urn fabric! Nice fussy cut and fabric choice. ; ) As far as lining up...that's a tough call for me. I tend towards asymmetry. I adore Folk Art, Amish quilts and LOVE the Gee's Bend wonk and funk!!! It's all about personal choice, and what pleases YOU.
Hi Mary
ReplyDeleteDo you mean that you want to line up the background dots to be even? Just my humble, not very precise opinion, but it doesnt bother me a bit. I have done 13+ Lolly blocks on a dotted background and havent yet looked to see if any line up perfectly.
I live with a man who lines up two sheets of tissue perfectly in order to blow his nose, so I am aware that there are people who think differently than I do. Of course, I think he is an alien......
At least it's a small piece and easy fix? ;)
ReplyDeleteNo, it wasn't the background dots that was my problem, but the base of the compote. It has been replaced as we speak. My DH is a "liner upper" as well. I am about in-between.
ReplyDeleteI see the base and I think it would bother me too. It just means we have to place according to the fabric sometimes. I love the urn fabric.
ReplyDeleteI think it would bother me too, but at least you noticed and changed it now. I agree with Janet--your urn is great.
ReplyDeleteI too happen to LOVE that urn fabric! Nice fussy cut and fabric choice. ; ) As far as lining up...that's a tough call for me. I tend towards asymmetry. I adore Folk Art, Amish quilts and LOVE the Gee's Bend wonk and funk!!! It's all about personal choice, and what pleases YOU.
ReplyDeleteI'd leave too ... but.. I'm with Liza ... I know that look isn't for everyone... and I have alien friends Liza!
ReplyDeleteMary, I think it looks lovely as it is.
ReplyDeleteI was looking at this photo for a while and couldn't see what you were referring to! Kim McL