jillnjo

I'm wondering, too, what method you decided to use for the applique? I can't tell you how beautiful those blocks are! I so want to do applique, but I have some arthritis in my left thumb and it hinders me, especially when I feel clumsy at it anyway. I keep telling myself that if I felt comfortable with a method, I would do fine with a little pain!

woody

Thanks everyone for your kind words
I had a quick look for the video and of course I couldn't find it What I do is trace the design on to freezer paper, then iron my traced copy to another piece of freezer paper so that I have 2 layers. I then cut out all my pieces and iron them on to the wrong side of my fabric ( I use batiks so there is not really a wrong side LOL). I then cut out my pieces leaving around 1/4" all round (usually a little smaller), then using a small paint brush dipped in a starch and water solution, I put the starch on my seam allowance, with a mini iron I iron my seam allowance down using the freezer paper as my guide. As the fabric is wet, it goes aound curves really well, I clip my inside curves so they sit better. I then peel off my freezer paper and stitch down using silk thread.
I have to go out today, but I will have another look for that video when I get back.

BettyJean

That is drop dead gorgeous!!!!! Your quilt will be absolutely beautiful!!!!

mcdaniel023

Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!! Someday I am going to do this quilt. I have the book, fabric, thread....just have to get brave enough to do it. LOVE IT!!!!!

jerilee

Beautiful blocks, the colors are so rich looking. An excellent job!

bgullett

Very pretty. Love the colors.

sue1964

Very pretty, love the bright colors.

Sheepshed

Gorgeous! Is it hard to applique on the black background, opposed to white ?

Quilter 65

Your workmanship is exquisite. Love the pattern, the colors, all of it. I would still be on the first block. Can't wait to see the finished project. Beautiful, beautiful.

cowgirlquilter

This is absolutely stunning!