I have at last found time to cut up the fabric for my applique border background - a bit boring I know - just marbled cream fabric but it is what goes on it that is the interesting bit I hope. I have run out of the cream with gold dot which I used for the squares but hope it will not be too obvious - or I will just have to do some French knots or something!
I have sewn the borders onto the quilt as per instructions so this will not be a take along project but I guess it needs to be attached to get accurate placement. This is a BIG quilt and I haven't even layered it up yet! The other third is on the other side of the banister!
I have pinned on the green swags and stars on one side to get an idea of how it will look.
The next thing is to baste down those pieces so I can stitch away without pins!
Wish me luck with my re-acquaintance with applique!
And just because she is beautiful......and keeps me company when I am sewing...here is miss Saffy!
I have sewn the borders onto the quilt as per instructions so this will not be a take along project but I guess it needs to be attached to get accurate placement. This is a BIG quilt and I haven't even layered it up yet! The other third is on the other side of the banister!
I have pinned on the green swags and stars on one side to get an idea of how it will look.
The next thing is to baste down those pieces so I can stitch away without pins!
Wish me luck with my re-acquaintance with applique!
And just because she is beautiful......and keeps me company when I am sewing...here is miss Saffy!
that's great you have put on the borders, that applique will be a lot of work but every stitch is one stitch closer to finishing!
ReplyDeleteLove Saffy's markings.
Hello Miss Saffy. That border for the quilt is a whole project in itself. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful quilt top!!
ReplyDeleteSaffy is so sweet :) This quilt is so beautiful...and the border will be just as lovely! I can't wait to see it all together!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll get quickly into your applique groove! Good luck! Jxo
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a stunning quilt!
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