That's the way it has been - very, very enjoyable, too! I really do love playing with the pretty, bright
repros - as you will notice, I do not use a lot of fabrics of the Civil War era, a little too dull for me.
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I made some stems using the Clover bias maker - then reverted back to the Hera marker. It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks,
lol! I really like using a striped fabric for stems and this is a real pretty brown by Australian designer, Michelle
Marvig - soft colour and lovely in a nice texture, too. It is from the
Suzani range.
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Look closely at the centre - you will see a little cross made with stitches - this is how I line up the block when I trim back. I do use a blue pen at times and try to remove it as soon as possible. I have had only one disaster and that was in the days when the brown pens were around - thanks goodness it was able to be rectified!
I am not really proud of my stitches and shouldn't be showing closeups, but at least I am getting something done with my poor little chicken wings - at least I am managing to achieve nice little points still!
I have been using the freezer paper method to do my applique - sometimes the weight of the iron takes it's toll on my arm - I would love to achieve
Janet's results using her method, but somehow I can't get the fibre out from the back of the shape - just had a thought- maybe I should soak it for a little while longer in soapy water - I'll try that! If anyone can help, please do.
My goodness, I haven't done a lot of talking as of late - I am having a really comfortable day today, so it is nice to chat!
Happy weekend - hugs - Lurline♥
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I'm really happy I have tried - now it gives me a better understanding of what the different girls are doing - I wonder if I will get one complete block out of the fabrics I have on hand - it will be fun trying. Have a little peak at my blog to see what you think of my time-management ideas - oh, I wonder if I will have this all stitched down by next weekend - that's the whole block I mean, lol!.jpg)
I'm thinking maybe I could become a very boring Blogger for a long time - I've set up my 'Studio' for the convenience of Glorious Applique at this point in time. I have started and am going to become very ruthless about culling my fabrics. DS, David has instructed me that I am not to store any more fabrics in the shed - hmmm, seems a nice clean space to me and it is a very big shed - there will still be plenty of room for the lawn-mower and the edge trimmer!.jpg)
I am really enjoying this blog - oh, I think I have said that before! Isn't it amazing that two people can instigate so much fun and friendship for so many - a big thank you to the whole team!.jpg)
Luckily I was within hearing distance and heard a noise like a little lamb squeeling 'I've fallen. I've fallen'! Oh dear, I'm home alone with her, what do I do! Cushioned Mum to make her comfortable and then phoned DD who thought she would be able to drag Mum from the floor - what a little Champion - she did it! Bruises aplenty - thanks goodness, no broken bones..jpg)
I am just entranced in the evenings when I sit and stitch - so comforting with the heater on in these horrible evenings weatherwise!.jpg)
The brown stems/vines are a much softer brown than is showing here - I have used a great fabric Suzani by Michelle Marvig an Australia designer - I have been asked about it, a beautiful texture with pretty light aqua dots, I will show you a better pic next posting! I have just received a package as I am posting this - yes, from Glorious Color in the USA, so we all know what it is, can't wait to show you these next time too!.jpg)
I made some stems using the Clover bias maker - then reverted back to the Hera marker. It's hard to teach an old dog new tricks, lol! I really like using a striped fabric for stems and this is a real pretty brown by Australian designer, Michelle Marvig - soft colour and lovely in a nice texture, too. It is from the Suzani range..jpg)
Look closely at the centre - you will see a little cross made with stitches - this is how I line up the block when I trim back. I do use a blue pen at times and try to remove it as soon as possible. I have had only one disaster and that was in the days when the brown pens were around - thanks goodness it was able to be rectified!.jpg)
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Not too long after, Christine showed this quilt on her blog and I thought - oh, my goodness, how beautiful - it made me a little sad I had given the blocks away, but I was so happy Christine had made good use of them! .jpg)
Another journey started - the very first block of Stars & Sprigs. I'm keeping Janet of Quiltslott company - now that's a hard act to follow, lol! Oh, to be in such company. I have chosen to make this one in reproduction fabrics with a vintage white background and French General fabric for the background to the stars.
