Originally Posted by
Sunnye
Another hello from Kentucky.
I think your quilt is fabulous! I can't believe it's your first.
I love raw edge applique myself because I'm too lazy to turn under the edges.
Thanks! I thought the raw edge would be better for me because I really didn't think I'd do a very good job of turning all those curves under, or doing them consistently. What I do like about the applique stitch is that it seemed to "fit" the flavor of a teddy bear..
Originally Posted by
Sunnye
When things don't go as planned, I always fudge to make it fit or just change it to make it work.
I use the term "wabi sabi folk" for what I do. (Wabi Sabi is, as I understand it, Japanese for, basically, the art of not being perfect.)
My neighbor Judy said something similar...she said the Indians always purposely put in some imperfections because only God (Great Spirit) is perfect. I told her that made me feel a lot better...
