I have been busy sewing, but not getting on with my challenge for this month. I had a burst of energy a week ago, and put two borders on it, then got involved in other things. The first turquoise border adds a little bit of oomph into it, and with a corresponding turquoise binding should lift it out of the mundane - hopefully!
Apart from this (and preparing for and attending a lovely Project Linus sewing day at Churchover - look
here for details of that) I've been absorbed in trying to get a sample ready for my bi-monthly class. We're making a Bonnie Hunter Scrappy bargello this time, but we are doing applique next time, so I needed a sample. After lots of head scratching, poring over books and magasines, visits to the copy shop and making up of possibilities, I finally decided that this lovely folk-art design was the one required. My favourite method of applique is needle turn, but since I didn't think this was appropriate for a beginners' class, I have used Heat and Bond and satin stitch. It was a bit of a learning curve for me, but since I have some knowledgeable and helpful friends (thanks Jane and Gwyneth) I think I'm up to the required standard. What do you think?
I have been busy sewing, but not getting on with my challenge for this month. I had a burst of energy a week ago, and put two borders on it, then got involved in other things. The first turquoise border adds a little bit of oomph into it, and with a corresponding turquoise binding should lift it out of the mundane - hopefully! 
2 comments:
Hi Lynda, the applique looks fabulous, something I've not tried yet, but is on my 'to-do' list. I'm sure the class will go well.
K x
Love the applique quilt - love everything you do Lynda. Glad you are keeping busy with the quilting, wish I had more time but can't complain.
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