Affairs of the Heart Photos - Block #9
07-04-2011, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
I'm so happy to see I'm not the only one who has started this project late! :thumbup:
I used Steam a Seam 2 to secure the large hearts to the black background not realizing how much it would gum up my needle, so I can't do the embroidery in those hearts. That's OK with me, because the fabric is busy enough and no one will miss them. I also chose not to do the gold embroidery around the outside edge of those hearts. It really doesn't need it with the blanket stitch.
So what I did first is attach the purple to the green with a blanket stitch, then SAS the green/purple to the black fabric. I used SAS to attach the outer hearts, then did the gold embroidery by hand. After that, I put a piece of batting and muslin behind it and stitched around the green leaves, yellow center and outer hearts. I really like it!
I used Steam a Seam 2 to secure the large hearts to the black background not realizing how much it would gum up my needle, so I can't do the embroidery in those hearts. That's OK with me, because the fabric is busy enough and no one will miss them. I also chose not to do the gold embroidery around the outside edge of those hearts. It really doesn't need it with the blanket stitch.
So what I did first is attach the purple to the green with a blanket stitch, then SAS the green/purple to the black fabric. I used SAS to attach the outer hearts, then did the gold embroidery by hand. After that, I put a piece of batting and muslin behind it and stitched around the green leaves, yellow center and outer hearts. I really like it!
07-04-2011, 01:29 PM
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Q7 - I love the purple/lime green. Very zingy.
Andrea - yes I am working on #11. About half way through but not real happy with my fabric. I need to stare at it for a while and decide which bit I don't like, but I have to work today (it's 7.30 a.m. here) so will have to leave it until tonight.
I should be getting ready for work instead of catching up with all the overnight chatter. I try to have a quick catch up before I leave for work each day, so I don't get time to comment much.
Ducky - love your more relaxed look.
Andrea - yes I am working on #11. About half way through but not real happy with my fabric. I need to stare at it for a while and decide which bit I don't like, but I have to work today (it's 7.30 a.m. here) so will have to leave it until tonight.
I should be getting ready for work instead of catching up with all the overnight chatter. I try to have a quick catch up before I leave for work each day, so I don't get time to comment much.
Ducky - love your more relaxed look.
07-04-2011, 02:20 PM
#526
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The blanket stitch was done by machine.
I like it too! Was the blanket stitch by hand?
Originally Posted by np3
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
I'm so happy to see I'm not the only one who has started this project late! :thumbup:
I used Steam a Seam 2 to secure the large hearts to the black background not realizing how much it would gum up my needle, so I can't do the embroidery in those hearts. That's OK with me, because the fabric is busy enough and no one will miss them. I also chose not to do the gold embroidery around the outside edge of those hearts. It really doesn't need it with the blanket stitch.
So what I did first is attach the purple to the green with a blanket stitch, then SAS the green/purple to the black fabric. I used SAS to attach the outer hearts, then did the gold embroidery by hand. After that, I put a piece of batting and muslin behind it and stitched around the green leaves, yellow center and outer hearts. I really like it!
I used Steam a Seam 2 to secure the large hearts to the black background not realizing how much it would gum up my needle, so I can't do the embroidery in those hearts. That's OK with me, because the fabric is busy enough and no one will miss them. I also chose not to do the gold embroidery around the outside edge of those hearts. It really doesn't need it with the blanket stitch.
So what I did first is attach the purple to the green with a blanket stitch, then SAS the green/purple to the black fabric. I used SAS to attach the outer hearts, then did the gold embroidery by hand. After that, I put a piece of batting and muslin behind it and stitched around the green leaves, yellow center and outer hearts. I really like it!
07-04-2011, 05:24 PM
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7! it's beautimous! I likey! great pics of everything too! how much starch did you use on your fabrics?
I started my blue 9 with fusible pieces, but I think i had it so stiff that the needle chewed the fabric some and I started over.
I went with my heart and saving all the blue and fabrics that went with it, for another book, lol.
I'm working on my new one and will post it soon.
Can't wait to see your next block! marvelous #9! woo hoo! :thumbup:
I started my blue 9 with fusible pieces, but I think i had it so stiff that the needle chewed the fabric some and I started over.
I went with my heart and saving all the blue and fabrics that went with it, for another book, lol.
I'm working on my new one and will post it soon.
Can't wait to see your next block! marvelous #9! woo hoo! :thumbup:
07-04-2011, 05:44 PM
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Diane...it looks great! I just love how you are doing it with that blanket stitch..I think letting it be the quilting will work out wonderfully. Tell Beth....YES...Great job picking, can she come here and play with mine??
Ducks....I like this look much better!
Ducks....I like this look much better!
07-04-2011, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mousie
7! it's beautimous! I likey! great pics of everything too! how much starch did you use on your fabrics?
I started my blue 9 with fusible pieces, but I think i had it so stiff that the needle chewed the fabric some and I started over.
I went with my heart and saving all the blue and fabrics that went with it, for another book, lol.
I'm working on my new one and will post it soon.
Can't wait to see your next block! marvelous #9! woo hoo! :thumbup:
I started my blue 9 with fusible pieces, but I think i had it so stiff that the needle chewed the fabric some and I started over.
I went with my heart and saving all the blue and fabrics that went with it, for another book, lol.
I'm working on my new one and will post it soon.
Can't wait to see your next block! marvelous #9! woo hoo! :thumbup:
Originally Posted by sandpat
Diane...it looks great! I just love how you are doing it with that blanket stitch..I think letting it be the quilting will work out wonderfully. Tell Beth....YES...Great job picking, can she come here and play with mine??
Ducks....I like this look much better!
Ducks....I like this look much better!
I love how the blanket stitch is starting to become the quilting, totally loving the effect.
Yes, Beth is for hire, but she pilfers quilts like Dreamer and Ducky do, so you need to watch out for all of them! :shock: :lol:
07-04-2011, 06:38 PM
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LOL...another pilferer????? I'm beginning to think its some type of prerequisite to become a "real quilter"...hmmm...I guess I've been know to have a tendency to want to snitch one or two myself! :oops:..Wonder if that means I'm a "real" quilter ??? :LOL:
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