This is my first attempt at hand applique - I started small! :lol:

Each individual flower which makes up the Geranium head is held in place with 3 French Knots. For the veins on the Geranium leaves I used 2 strands of DMC thread.
Still not too sure whether I am going to make it into a small wall hanging or a cushion cover. I also thought of adding binding made out of the buttermilk fabric to frame it or maybe black to bring out the French Knots on the flowers - what do you ladies advise?

Tisha.

Trish, that is lovely, depending in where you maybe putting this I would go for a black edging, but then I always do favour darker colours.
Katherine

You have done a beautiful job and I love it. I would go with the black or a dark green

Very pretty. You can use any of the colors from the piece in the binding. Dark green, red, or black.

Wow -- very nice! (Sure you don't want to make a big king-size quilt like that???)

I think a dark green would frame it nicely.

Very nice, you did a great job :D

My goodness, it looks like you're already a professional!!! Looks gorgeous!!!

I wish I could do a first attempt like your's!!! I love it!!! :D

Wow, your first attempt is awesome! You have to make more!

Tisha, Great Job. Thanks for sharing.

Panda

That is beautiful.. where did you get the idea/find the pattern??

Katherine, Darlene, MadQuilter, Joyce - thanks for your comments I think I am tending to lean towards a black binding/edging to make the French Knots pop out.
Will post once completed.
Joyce - this is one block of 9 I think - each one is a different flower, it would take me years to get it made :lol:

Tisha

Thanks Ruth - do you want to have a bash at this one :wink:

Tisha

Ellie

Your so kind - I need to practice more though I think :D

Tisha

Diana

Thank you for your comments, if I can do it so can you - I'll be more than happy to pass you on the pattern if you want to give it a go. :D

Tisha

Chele

Thanks for your comments - you are too kind. Make more, who me :lol:
Maybe once I retire :wink:

Tisha

Panda

Thank you for your comments - you know me happy to share anytime :wink:

Tisha

Tippy

Thanks for your comments - I have the pattern if you want a copy PM me with your email address & I'll forward it onto you. There are about 9 different flower blocks in total. Each one as beautiful as each other. :wink:

Tisha

Great job - hard to believe you have not been doing applique for years!

This is your first try. You are a natural. That is beautiful. I would make it a wall hanging.

Absolutely beautiful!

Moonpi

Thanks for your comments, I have been putting this hand applique technique off for ages - it's time consumming but I have to say I did enjoy it. :D

Tisha

Littlehud

Thanks for your comments. A wall hanging it shall be then !!!! :wink:

Tisha

Well thank you Heather :D

Tisha

Tisha, Did you use freezer paper to applique?

Tisha i love it! It's so realistic.

I agree with black for the binding; if you don't want to do them all, you could do a few (!) of your favourites as individual wall hangings then group them together. Just an idea - I'm good at finding work for other people! LOL

K x

PS If you're PMing patterns, can you add me to the list? I want to do a 'flower of the month' appliqué wall hanging at some stage so I'm collecting flower appliqués. Thanks in advance!

AWESOME!! Great job!!
You did good!

You did a FANTASTIC JOB!~

Ooohhhhh Tisha, that is wonderful! That is a great first attempt, heck, its a great any number attempt. I was looking at the flower petals...since they are held in place with the french knots...then the edges feel all loose and fluffy like the flower if you rub your hand over them??? Its lovely and your work is sooo beautiful!

Can you tell me the name of the pattern and where you bought it? I'd like to look at it :lol:

Patti

wonderful job!

Hope you will do more and show us.
Did you needle turn?

Sewspecial

Kathryn

Thanks for your comments, maybe I will make afew of the other blocks too - you never know.!!!
The lilac one is so beautiful but there are loads of small flowers that make up the individual lilac.
Anyhow if you want copies PM me your email & I'll send them on over to you. :wink:

Tisha

Panda

No, I didn't use freezer paper I did needleturn instead. Those tiny applique pins really came in handy afterall.

Tisha

Ah

Thanks Terri - took me long enough LOL.

Tisha

Thanks for your comments Loretta - yes the technique used for the Geranium gives it a sort of 3D effect.

Tisha

Bev

Many thanks for your comment - it's not that differcult - you ought to give it a bash :wink:

Tisha

Ah Patti

Thanks for your comments - yes the Geranium is a sort of 3D effect which I think makes it look so realistic. I'll email you the info, do you want the other 9 (I think) LOL blocks that go with it. Each one is a different flower. If I remember before I go to my next meeting I'll get the lady those made all of them to bring the quilt along for me to take pics & then I can post here for all to see. That won't be until the third Monday in the month though if you don't mind waiting until then. :D
Let me know for certain.

Tisha

That's really pretty - you did good, especially for your first time!

Sewspecial

Thank you for your comments.

Yes I used the needle turn technique I was alittle aprehensive at first as I am very self critical of my work :lol: But overall I'm very pleased with the end result. I'll have to do more now I think, as it's kind of addictive :wink:

Tisha

LOL

So would I Loretta LOL
I may well give that one a go next, I'll need to search for some variegated fabric to give it a realistic look though. I think Makower do some - will have to do a search. I'll be thinking of you Loretta every inch of the way, wish me luck. :wink:

Tisha

Many thanks Debbie :wink:


Tisha