Turned Edge Applique UFO
 

This is my first try at turned edge applique (not needle turn). I had a commercial bedspread that had the applique on it that was worn out. I liked the pattern so I attempted to replicate it.

This quilt was like fighting snakes the whole time I was making it. I was having tension issues so I had to unpick all of the quilting in the center. That wasn't fun and took a long time. I bought a better stationary machine hoping the tension issues would be easier to manage. I got as far as quilting the borders, and halfway through I realized they were a puckered mess of bad tension that needed to be unpicked and redone. I finished that and had more issues with the binding. It's 88" x 88"

I've never been so happy to finish a quilt. I made curtains in my bedroom two years ago to match this quilt. I'm finally going to be able to use it before the curtains need to be replaced. :)

Such a beautiful quilt and quilting! Great job!

That is absolutely stunning! You must have the patience and perseverance of Job, to carry on after all those issues. Congratulations on a job very well done!

It’s lovely. Thank you for sharing it.

I get what you are saying. I finished an applique quilt this past year and it was not easy but I persevered and was very happy with the outcome. I am going to try to post a pix and hopefully it will work. Great job and perseverance.

Wowzers! Congratulations on a beautiful finish!

Beautiful quilt! I'm glad you got it done in time to use with the curtains!

It is stunning, I agree. your applique looks like it is in a garden but shines in it's own right. Lovely.

Your quilt is gorgeous! Now you can enjoy it again. Great job!

What a beautiful medallion. I think many of us can share your pain with one of more of our previous projects. Sometimes it's a fight to finish, but what a glorious finish it is. Enjoy your "new" quilt.

Even with the struggles, the outcome is lovely! Nice work!

That quilt is gorgeous. You put a ton of hours & hard work into it and it turned out to be a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing it with us!

It's gorgeous! Could you elaborate on the difference between "needle turn" and "turned edge" applique? I would have thought they were one and the same.

I took a class on turned-edge applique where the fabric edge was turned around a freezer paper shape and glued. The freezer paper comes out, and the applique is machine sewn on the background with a clear thread. It's very different from putting the applique shape on the background and turning it with a needle by hand.

It's beautiful! Your center applique looks perfect!

Beautiful! Well worth the effort and now you can enjoy it!

Looks amazing.

Before I read about your struggles my first thought was "this might be her next entry in the VA State Fair" - sorry it was a challenge but it sure looks sharp!

Enjoy gazing at your work of art (heart)! I don't think I could stop looking at this quilt and go to sleep it is so beautiful!

well done! You have sparked my imagination! I'm thinking stained glass patterns would be easy to piece like this...