So, as a challenge to do 'something different' I signed up for a Sue Spargo BOM (the simple one, Chirp) listed here:
https://www.suespargo.com/store-detail.php?ID=6786
Got the book - which is neat - I've done hand embroidery before on material, and am excited to learn some 'fancier' stitches and knots!
Since I've never done any wool felt applique though, I thought I'd grab a small kit (it's in primitive style which I realize is different than Sue's work) and see how it goes. Get a feel for the material anyway.
I've got a very 'new user' type question about it... The kit comes with a paper pattern which is a simple line drawing. There are overlapping shapes. I mostly get how applique should work, tracing the image in reverse. However, the pieces on it overlap each other sort of like this picture shows:
http://www.pastthymepatterns.com/pb/...08d16237fb.jpg
My question: Do you trace out each piece (say, each pumpkin) as it *would* look if it were not overlapped i.e. as a full round pumpkin, or do you trace it out exactly as the simple line drawing and the pieces just butt up against each other and don't overlap? Is that just a personal choice? My kit has very little instructions-wise on this. I expect they think you have done one of these already!
I appreciate any words of advice, regarding doing simple primitive kits and/or Sue Spargo designs!