My first stained glass was my own design, and it did make life a little tricky.
Similar to applique, you have to start from the "back" of the picture, and work forward, so that ends of one bias strip get tucked under the next one.
Using iron-on bias is sooooo easy.
I made my pattern, traced it onto steam-a-seam and cut the seperate pieces out roughly. Iron onto the coloured fabrics you're using and cut out the pieces again but on the lines this time.
Put the original pattern underneath the calico or muslin on a light box, and place your fabric pieces in the right places and iron on.
Then you can do the bias bits. Do small sections at a time, keeping in mind where each one will end and what comes next, so you can keep it neat.
When it comes to sewing the bias, I used a zipper foot so I could get the stitching nice and close to the edge. A friend has used a double needle to get both sides of the bias in a single run, but mine was slightly too wide for that.
Because of the bias all being sewn, I didn't quilt mine, just spray basted a thin batting, a backing, and bound it.
The effect is stunning, and well worth doing. :-)
Weeping Angel, stained glass.
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