Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Flower Pots Side Panel

Wahoo! I finally got another block finished with my Flower Pots. This is the first time I've ever worked with such a large panel but it seemed to squash up pretty well as I worked on the hand applique. I usually just sort of roll it into my hand to get to the place I need to sew.

Nancy from Tattered Garden gave me a couple of tips that were very helpful. She suggested using the "Roxanne's Glue-Baste-It!" to lay out my stems, using tiny dots to hold them in place before I began stitching. It worked so well! I just needed to remember to leave some open spots where I had to tuck a leaf under. Also, she suggested using a toothpick to put a tiny dab of glue from a glue stick when sewing the inner curves - that also worked well. Thanks, Nancy!

8 comments:

  1. Judith it looks great. The fabric you used on the basket is one of my favorites. I use a toothpick all the time, it is one of my favorite tools.

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  2. Just beautiful Judith! I especially like your stem fabric..and you've used other pretties I haven't seen before. Well done! :)

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  3. Just GORGEOUS, Judith! I love ALL of your fabric choices. : ) I too am a toothpick user!

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  4. Beautiful flower pots panel Judith. This is such a fun quilt to make. Thanks for sharing the tips that helped. xo

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  5. your block is just beautiful, all of your fabrics just stand out, love the fussy cutting of your flowers.

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  6. Really like the flower pot fabric. Good choices on all the fabrics.

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  7. Judith, this panel is gorgeous! Love all the fabrics you've used and the fussy cutting. Keep it up. Kim McL

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