Spring in a Milk Bottle
 

Just finished this raw edge applique wall hanging, it's about 21 1/2" x 17 1/4", I wanted a trapunto effect on the flowers so appliqued them onto the background with a layer of Hobbes 80/20, cut away the batting around the stitching, cut and adhered another layer of Hobbes to the back of each flower, then sandwiched top with a layer of Thermolam and the backing. I quilted by stitching around everything (as well as the flowers in the background) - and still only got about a 1/4" puff on the flowers. arrg lol

The Heat and Bond Lite is so stiff, if anyone knows of another product that has a softer/more pliable feel I'd be grateful to know. I used all batik fabrics (except for the table top), mainly because they fray less in the applique pieces. I couldn't find fabric in the shade of green milk glass for the milk bottle so just mixed some acrylic paints with floetrol and painted muslin, it came out a bit stiff but with some extra batting behind it, it worked fine. Thanks for looking, and may Spring be swift and lasting. :)

You have made a beautiful wall hanging. I like the bottle color. Such a creative piece.

Perfect wall hanging for Spring time.

Sew pretty! Yes, Misty Fuse is the best if you are wanting lightweight fusible.

Very pretty wall hanging…it does make you think of spring flowers. Great work!

So pretty!

I echo everyone and love applique. You did a fabulous job with everything, including your fabric colors. Kudos.

Love it, so springy!

Thanks everyone! And thanks Tartan and Tallchick for the Misty Fuse recommendation, I'll give it a shot. :)