Originally Posted by
SueLevin
Hi: Just watched several of the videos. The reverse applique doesn't look too difficult now that I saw how she does it. Been thinking of ordering the pattern only and using/buying the fabrics separately. I like the fabrics the pattern designer used but may not be the ones that Primitive Gatherings would send. The pattern costs 23 Euros which I think is about $30. I can't seem to find a picture of the completed quilt on line. Do you know where that might be? YouTube is a great source of videos. Wish they were in English.
I agree that after watching the videos it seems a little less daunting. I have one question about the reverse applique, though. Can one cut the shape of the windows and doors before the house if appliqued down? Just basting those areas down? I don't know if that makes sense or not. I have not been able to find a picture of the completed quilt yet. I'm hoping that one will come up soon.
Regarding the Primitive Gatherings fabric selection: I sent them an email and asked if they would be using exclusivelyl Japanese fabrics and the response was yes. However, I neglected to ask them if they would be using a mix or wovens and yarn dyes. They do have a Japanese fabric club of the month so I think they might have a good mix but I'm not sure if it would be entirely Taupes the way the original is. I know that the original is done with Yoko Saito's Taupe line.
I suppose I could send them another email or maybe call and ask about whether or not they will be using Taupe wovens and yarn dyes as well as non Taupe fabrics. I am curious to know what accents they are planning to make from wool. I have a fair collection of Daiwabo Taupe fabrics and a slowly growing wool stash so I might be able to just purchase the pattern and save a little bit of money. But I like the idea of having the backgrounds pre-picked out as I have a little trouble with that sometimes.
Thankfully, it begins in March so that is a little bit of time to think about which way to go. I wonder how popular this program is going to be for them.