Originally Posted by BATIKQLTR
OK Ladies.....here is my first attempt at applique! I've learned a few things.
1. remember to leave 1/4 inch for folding (didn't twice)
2. cut pieces a little larger so they will fit.
3. Maybe use your focus fabric for the outer pieces.
I posted a piece of my focus fabric and as you can see, it is covered by the applique pieces. Also you can see why I need to cut a little larger, as my green pieces don't go all the way to the inner pieces at the corners. So now I think I am ready to try applique with all of you. I don't do hand sewing so I'm using Sulky's very thin invisible thread to stitch down the pieces.
I'm looking forward to learning from everyone.
I just got mine cut out and ready to stitch and had the block cut ready to go..the center of the block is not exactly where you want it to be, so I recut after I had the pieces ready, that worked much better. I do agree that my fabric is nicer than the pieced block. I thought that about Penny's first block in the book too. I like the focus fabric better than the finished block.