Although these plate flourishes were in Part 1 of the pattern, I took much longer to finally get mine done! Here is the finished flourish, I opted for fussy cutting and contrasting blues. Later I'll hand embroider the swirls that you can see peeking through the background fabric.
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You can see my fusible method here, with my pieces ready and prepped
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often I use a light box to layer my applique shapes, but this pattern is simple so I just layered it visually by referring to the pattern sheet
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I use basting glue to keep my completed applique shape in position on the background fabric until I'm ready to sew it down
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I use 'just enough' glue to firmly keep my applique in position
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Oma's Blues is my current FREE BOM.
You can still join this free BOM right now - all parts are available over in my Group.
Those are gorgeous! You have such a knack for choosing the right fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :)
ReplyDeleteAs always, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAs always, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow Esther! You are on a roll! Beautiful work. I can't wait to see the finished quilt. It is going to be a stunner!
ReplyDeleteEsther, what kind of fusible are you using? I have used Sharon Schamber's, & Piece o Cake is now advertising theirs. One can get too many of these stabilizers! I'd like to know what you recommend. Thanks so much. Angelia (angel4u2@cox.net)
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty :-)
ReplyDeletexx
That is so pretty :-)
ReplyDeletexx
Really pretty!
ReplyDeleteMarle