bearisgray

I have always admired the "reverse applique" done by the Hmong - and probably others.

What I learned: that basting works much better than the short little applique straight pins for keeping the layers together!

That if I thought of the black as what I'm appliqueing down worked better than what I had been doing.

I obviously have a long ways to go to get this to "work" - but I did try - a little bit, anyway!

Tartan

​Looking good! It feels good to stretch yourself.

Jane Quilter

Looks great. Have you tried using black thread yet?

bearisgray

No - I was using yellow so the stitches would show. If I choose to continue it, I might change to red thread. It's a practice/throwaway piece.

lynnie

great work so far

BrendaK

Looks good to me. BrendaK

QuiltnNan

good first try

Homespun

So far, so good.

Mkotch

If you find you love reverse applique, try "Dutch Treat" - very challenging, but really pretty.

coopah

The Hmong work is beautiful and detailed. You are brave to try it and will learn a lot as you go.