Zena thorpe book/hedgehog block
My sister tells me she wants a nature themed wall hanging. I noticed that Zena Thorpe has a block with a hedgehog in it in her book, " petit gardens". Has anyone done any of her stuff? I needle turn and the information given on the AQS site is that the blocks are small and the pieces tiny, so I'm wondering about needle turning them.
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I was lucky enough to see Zena Thorpe and her quilts at a guild meeting 2 years ago. Her quilts are amazing! She can needle turn the smallest scrap of fabric. That doesn't mean just anyone can do it - I certainly couldn't. But you could always enlarge the pattern if that would make it more achievable.
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just had a thought... if the pieces are tiny, maybe you can use fray check on the edges to keep them from separating during the turning.
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Not familiar with Zena Thorpe, will have to look her up. I was going to suggest checking out McKenna Ryan. She does a lot of nature-themed projects.
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making them larger would be the best suggestion. I hate needle turning.
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Wow, she has some gorgeous quilts on her site. http://www.zenasquilts.com/
There is a pattern by Brandywine Designs I think called Critters that has some cute fusible appliqué designs, you might find something there with fewer pieces. |
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