Originally Posted by Cottage Dee
[cottage dee wrote... then read about back basting. That makes it so much easier. A little harder because I had to trace the block onto the back side of the black block. But it works rather well, and I'm happy with the results.
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CindyB wrote:
I just ordered the CD and I'm hoping it has enough direction to get me through it. (Do not have the book) But, what is 'BACK BASTING'? I'm planning on doing a black background also.[/quote]
Back basting in when you trace your pattern on the back of your block, then position the fabric over the spot on the front where it belongs, here are a couple of websites that explain it. I take it one step farther: After doing the running basting stitch, I turn it over to the front, and trace around the stitches with a Clover white ink pen. That way when I remove the basting as I go, I have a line to follow. If this isn't clear, please PM me?
http://appleblossomquilts.danemcoweb...s/backBasting/
http://sentimentalstitches.net/instr...hand-applique/
http://www.lindafranz.com/blog/back-...with-inklingo/
or do a search on Google for "back basting"...you'll get lots of hits.[/quote]
now this looks doable !!!!