Affairs of the Heart by Aie Rossman QAL
#471
Yes, you have to be careful with #6. I didn't have that center "bud" of the flower long enough and thought I could fudge it, cover it up by moving the next pieces a little closer. Nope, doesn't work. Had to rip out and redo. Re-sewing was a lot quicker since the edges were already turned under but it still took a lot of extra time. Just realized I'm about 2 behind but don't see it getting any better. Seems every time I talk to someone they have something they need me to work on.
#472
Yes, you have to be careful with #6. I didn't have that center "bud" of the flower long enough and thought I could fudge it, cover it up by moving the next pieces a little closer. Nope, doesn't work. Had to rip out and redo. Re-sewing was a lot quicker since the edges were already turned under but it still took a lot of extra time. Just realized I'm about 2 behind but don't see it getting any better. Seems every time I talk to someone they have something they need me to work on.
#475
Very pretty blocks!
I've sort of lost enthusiasm on this. I cut out three blocks to take with on the road trip, and ended up falling asleep as soon as we checked into the hotels at night, and never sewed a stitch. I'm trying to get motivation to at least get back to working on the machine stitched set.
I have learned - I just don't enjoy hand sewing all that much. I want to complete at least 16 of the hand stitched ones for a wall hanging though, and I think I've got 9 finished.
I've sort of lost enthusiasm on this. I cut out three blocks to take with on the road trip, and ended up falling asleep as soon as we checked into the hotels at night, and never sewed a stitch. I'm trying to get motivation to at least get back to working on the machine stitched set.
I have learned - I just don't enjoy hand sewing all that much. I want to complete at least 16 of the hand stitched ones for a wall hanging though, and I think I've got 9 finished.
#476
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Westerly, RI
Posts: 11
After following the beautiful blocks you are all making, I just had to buy the book. I received the book last week and t had to try a block. I found this was a great project to work on while watching (or listening) to TV. This was my first shot at hand applique and I truly enjoyed it. Not half as good as yours, but with a little practice, I think I can definitely do better
#477
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 4,961
After seeing all the beautiful blocks and reading all your comments I'm really inspired -- if I find this book in one of our local shops I'm gong to get it and start on the project. You all have done beautiful work!
#478
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: western arkansas
Posts: 2,078
#480
I didn't start my challenge block yet, but I was inspired by a blog I stumbled across to digitize the pattern and stitch it completely in embroidery. This is the first (and currently only) block I did. The embroidery is 4" x 4" across. I'm going to turn them into a little wall hanging. [ATTACH=CONFIG]517665[/ATTACH]
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