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Sunday, 2 March 2014

Appliqué either way

I've decided to machine appliqué Gossip in the Garden so that I can keep up with this BOM. I had a nice quiet Sunday finishing this section for block #1.

Gossip in the Garden block #1

I'm using a button-hole stitch as I think it suits this quilt.

Gossip in the Garden block #1

I've also been doing the hand needle-turn for block #16 of the Chester County Criswell Quilt - one to finish on the bus next week.


I hope you managed to fit in some sewing this weekend.
Carole

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8 comments:

  1. Every Stitch2 March 2014 at 02:05

    Lovely start to your new project! you are a talent on the machine too - great button hole stitch - it does suit this cute project.

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  2. Lenora2 March 2014 at 02:56

    Lovely Carole, I am sure you will have no trouble keeping up with the BOM.

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  3. Nancy2 March 2014 at 05:24

    Gossip in the Garden looks like spring and the button hole stitch really suits it.

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  4. Mayleen2 March 2014 at 10:50

    We're in the midst of snow/sleet/bitterly cold temperatures and your Gossip in the Garden fabrics remind me that spring is coming!

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  5. Susan2 March 2014 at 15:41

    Aren't you clever to appliqué by machine as well! Such pretty, bright fabrics for your GITG.

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  6. Ruth2 March 2014 at 16:08

    Such us a lovely cheerful quilt to make you smile. How do you manage to do such beautiful applique on the bus? I can applique in the train (big pieces only) but isn't the bus too bumpy?

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    1. Carole~Quilter on the hill3 March 2014 at 23:56

      Hi Ruth, you are a non-reply blogger so I'm answering you here - yes it can be quite bumpy on the bus but I've managed to train myself to hold the needle steady. Sometimes if it's a tricky part of the appliqué such as a tight inner curve I might wait for a bus stop.

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  7. Karen5 March 2014 at 18:47

    Such a whimsical design with the teapot and birds. And a cute fabric for the pot.

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