Sewflower

Really nice job!

Joy Higdon

Some have asked me how to do it. I know there are more qualified members than me to explain. I chose the 2 fabrics and cut them the same size. The top fabric I put over the pattern, over a box light and traced the lines of the pattern. I then basted the top fabric to the bottom fabric. I chose to cut as I go so just cut so far at a time turning under the fabric as I go, hand appliquing. It will show you the fabric you keep and what is cut away as you go. Hope this is clearer than mud. Trust me, it is not that hard. I was intimidated at first and I know mine is not perfect but just love trying. Don't be afraid. GO FOR IT!!!!

Dordee

this is really pretty

pjustice63

I love it, too. New concept.

grammy Dwynn

You explained it very well, Joy. One thing that I would add to it, all mine are done in Batik, it does not ravel like regular cotton fabric. If the top fabric is a lighter color it is easy to use the light box or window, BUT if using darker on top, you will need tracing paper. May I suggest getting Pacific Rims ($$ but worth it), the (4) sheets are large (1/2 the size of a 24x36 wall hanging) versus the one at the fabric stores, I think they are about 5x10. And another But, that means another step, because the tracing paper is chalk (and we all know what happens to chalk when handling something a lot). So you would have to retrace your cutting lines, again. I have used permanent pens, pencil and sharpies depending upon the dark fabric I chose. This is the cutting line and will be turned under so it will not be seen.

The directions are very clear and easy to understand. Prep is the most important part, once that is done it is a breeze.

Needle Up

when you learn to bookmark plase share it with me. Love the applique.

EmbQuilt

Vey beautiful

crafty pat

That is so beautiful. Your work is so good.

marthe brault-hunt

Nancy Chong will be teaching 2 fabric appliqué on Quilt University.com , on March 3, I took it last year and enjoted it very much, she is a great teacher. The pattern of the rose is included with the lessons.

grammy Dwynn

Needle Up ~ scroll to the top of this page, at 'Thread Tools' click on the small triangle, then click on 'Subscribe to this Thread', another window will open. Go to 'Folder', click on the triangle with the option to 'Bookmark' (or subscribe). Then click on 'Add Subscription'. Done!

To find your bookmarks, go to settings, they are on the left side of that page.