Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Is anyone here NOT doing their ATOH in batiks? Just wondering as I am scanning my scrap bin.
The other thing I'm wondering: How many are enlarging the pattern? I know Lesley did. Wonder what the most percentage increase the pattern could handle.
I am making a 10" block. I increased the applique design by 150%. I know Lesley is doing a 10" block and increased the design by 142%. My thinking was as follows: The size of the applique design for the 7" block is 6", leaving 1/2" all around each block of the background. If I increased the applique design 150% (from 6" to 9"), I would still have only 1/2" of the background around each block. If I only increased it by 142%, I would have more background, and I'd rather have the larger applique. As far as I know, my thinking is sound. I have made several blocks and they fit like I thought they would.
I think a lot of us are using batiks, but I also plan on including some of my other fabric, depending on what looks good. I have to say, if you're going to hand applique, the batiks are wonderful to work with.