I do a technique that I sort of made up. I call it unit construction. I assemble the applique shape, and then applique the whole piece to the background. For instance, I did this with the big flower bowls in the long panels of Kim's Flower Pots design, and again with the birds nest and large flower in the Squirrel panel in Kim's Roseville Album design.
Piecefully, Pam
Thanks for showing the technique, Pam. Always good to see how to make things easier. As far as a transfer to Typepad, can you explain a bit more about the benefits or any downside to it? I don't know anything about the differences between Blogspot and Typepad. Other than being able to increase the number of bloggers, would most things work the same way? I've so enjoyed our community here and wouldn't want to lose that.
ReplyDeleteGreat technique Pam! I do that too. Have to leave this internet blogging thing to the experts, I know absolutely nothing! I love this blog and love to see others who are not authors yet, posting their photos and journey though. Kim McL
ReplyDeleteWonderful technique and super tutorial. I tried this once on an applique quilt which had large flower blocks and multiple layers....it really simplified the process. Then I started making small wall quilts and forgot about this method. Thanks for refreshing my memory. This time I'll write it down in my quilting journal because it's worth remembering and using. I'm not a member of this wonderful group. I just applied a week or so ago. Opening it to more people would be great...I'd love to take part...but if that doesn't happen...I'll happily lurk, occasionally comment and be one of the many followers. I'm a big Kim and Kaffe fan.
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Love the tute and the pics! What will the differences be swapping to typepad? I don't know much about it either!
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ReplyDeleteMy daughter suggested we move to Posterous - www.posterous.com. You set it up and post by emailing, and you just add contributors's email addresses to let them post. Attaching pictures to the email automatically creates a nice gallery, and there are cute themes to pick. Very simple blogging! You could look at that one as well.
ReplyDeleteI have no idea about the differences in these two outlets myself, and in general, I would say the more the merrier! I would hate to lose any of the current posts though because they contain so much good information and applique tips, not to mention progress posts for everyone so far. If it's possible to keep what we have and just add more, then it's worth a try.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to join in - I have the pattern for Roseville and hope to start it in the next month or so. It would be great to have somewhere to post each block as I managed to finish it.
ReplyDeleteI also use similar techiniques thanks for sharing. What are the upsides and downsides of switching? I am not a real "techy" person!
ReplyDeleteI use blogspot because it is free and I don't sell anything. I hear that the basic typepad is better to categorize and organize the postings. But I also hear that the basic one is not much better. You need to splurge for the most expensive package. If you change you can link the old posts on blogspot to the typepad and not loose it. My knowledge is very limited and mostly "what I hear", so not the best reliable. Thanks for your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea!!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your construction method. The pics help show just what you mean.
ReplyDeleteAs far as moving the site..I don't know much about blogging either. On the one hand, I'd hate to lose anything that's been posted so far, but on the other..it would be so nice if more could join and share their journey.
Thanks for showing your technique, I sure do my benefit with it ;) As far as the blog concerns: I adjust to what is decided :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial for reminding us there is an easier way! I don't know much about blogging alternatives--never heard of typepad, so can't help with that decision, I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteWhat, other than having more people, are the benefits of switching to typepad?
ReplyDeleteI love your unit applique technique.
interesting technique. Piece O Cake has a book out on Hand Applique that has a similar technique. I would suggest quilters purchase it if you do much small applique....
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