Applique Finishes!
I posted about my first applique block recently. I finished it and put the top together a couple of weeks ago. Here it is:
This little quilt is from the book, Fat Quarter Quilting. Honestly, after having spent a few months making a giant queen-sized quilt, I was SO happy to make something small and finish it. I plan to practice my hand quilting a bit and then give it a try on this project. I'd like to have the top quilted and bound before Christmas. I'll let you know how that goes. :)
I am also pleased to say that I finished one of the nine blocks from the Lotus tile quilt from the book, Tile Quilt Revival. Sorry, the photo isn't great.
I am also pleased to say that I finished one of the nine blocks from the Lotus tile quilt from the book, Tile Quilt Revival. Sorry, the photo isn't great.
I would have liked the spacing between the pieces to be a bit more accurate 1/4 inch, but it does vary, at times (my fault, not the book's).
My thoughts so far on this technique:
1. I need to draw myself an outline of the final size of each piece on the piece itself. You are simply to cut out the piece you need and then needleturn it down to the correct size. I can't eyeball it well enough.
2. I like the idea of thread basting the pieces in place, but I don't like having all of the pieces on the block at once, as is suggested in the instructions. The other pieces fray a bit and feel like they are in my way.
3. I'm using the Piece O'Cake applique techniques and that seems to be working well for me. I'm so glad to have their book!
I think this project is really fun and I'm enjoying it a lot. I've started on my second block, making changes to the technique and I'm hoping that it will go a little more smoothly.
I meant to go over my list of summer goals previously. Here is what my list looked like:
Finish Prairie Moons Quilt Top
Make PM Quilt Backing
Start Que Sera Cardigan
Finish A Scarf (Gift)
Crochet 10 Snowflakes (Gift)
Finish knitting a fair isle chicken
Sew 2 skirts
Finish Crocheting Dahlia Bag
Crochet Snail & Pear (Gift)
Finish Knitting Entrelac Scarf
Sew Coloring Kit (Gift)
Crochet a Cardinal (Gift)
Design a Crochet Owl
Knit a Soap Sock
Finish Knitting Baby Surprise Jacket
Sew Hanging Sleeve to Halloween Quilt
Sew Buttons on 2 Cardigans
Crochet Boteh Scarf
I think I did pretty well! Other than trying to finish some Christmas gifts and make some Halloween decorations, I don't really have any goals for autumn. I feel like I'm a little too busy to pressure myself, so I'm trying to take it easy for now.
My thoughts so far on this technique:
1. I need to draw myself an outline of the final size of each piece on the piece itself. You are simply to cut out the piece you need and then needleturn it down to the correct size. I can't eyeball it well enough.
2. I like the idea of thread basting the pieces in place, but I don't like having all of the pieces on the block at once, as is suggested in the instructions. The other pieces fray a bit and feel like they are in my way.
3. I'm using the Piece O'Cake applique techniques and that seems to be working well for me. I'm so glad to have their book!
I think this project is really fun and I'm enjoying it a lot. I've started on my second block, making changes to the technique and I'm hoping that it will go a little more smoothly.
I meant to go over my list of summer goals previously. Here is what my list looked like:
Make PM Quilt Backing
Finish A Scarf (Gift)
Finish knitting a fair isle chicken
Sew Coloring Kit (Gift)
Crochet a Cardinal (Gift)
Design a Crochet Owl
I think I did pretty well! Other than trying to finish some Christmas gifts and make some Halloween decorations, I don't really have any goals for autumn. I feel like I'm a little too busy to pressure myself, so I'm trying to take it easy for now.
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