Bev : bias bars
bias bars
I use the bias bars because I did not know there was such a thing as a bias tape maker. lol I have been reading over some of my applique patterns, and most of them recommend the bias tape maker. Who knew! I'll have to check one out.
northern colorado
I tried bias bars and the bias tape makers but haven't had luck with any of them so I just trace the stems onto my fabric and cut it out as I sew.
Lillie , I like the above post by Kris and want to give it a try when I start my appliqué project.
from TN
that's what i did, but one of the headings stayed. when you go to that heading it says there's nothing there. it sounds like it is a one time glitch and the thread was too stubborn to go. i hope it doesn't start sprouting off random children, i'm trying to fix the overpopulation.
the stems for wildflowers, most of them i am doing like kris. they are so small it is much easier to just draw them, and a lot of them have the calyxes attached.
gini in north idaho
Don't know what else to tell you Gini.
Jacy: Bev, you can check out these threads, they sell sets of 36 bobbins of 50wt thread and also a set of 5 spools of silk in neutral colors. http://www.ConnectingThreads.com/threads/Specialty_Thread__L600904.html
Bev, you can check out these threads, they sell sets of 36 bobbins of 50wt thread and also a set of 5 spools of silk in neutral colors.
http://www.ConnectingThreads.com/threads/Specialty_Thread__L600904.html
Jacy or anyone,
I went to website and looked at the bobbin cases of threads but would like to know what are the differences between Donut 1 & Donut 2? Which way do I go?
the donut onthe left will work with darker fabrics, the one on the right will work with more pastel colors.
i can't get the brow to turn up the right color, but i have half of my sashing on. only four blocks to go.
I'm loving it Gini. I like cornerstones
Gini, I am so impressed with your colors, who would have thought that background would make your flowers pop so well ( Oh I guess you did) love the sashing and cornerstones
[Ava, Missouri
Gini, your wildflowers sparkle on that brown background. I'm really liking your subtle sashing too.
thanks ladies. i wish the colors would show up true. the brown is so much richer than it shows here.
Gini,
Great work it looks wonderful, i would never have thought about that colour backing you have certainly shown me what a difference a different colour backing makes to a quilt.
lots of love
Francesxx
It will be a lovely quilt, Gini. The colors are great. Are you doing a hanging? You sure are going like a house a-fire.
I did a wool applique block. It was pretty quick to make. I'm wondering, will this quilt be washable? or should I only make it wall hanging size?
jacy, if you have felted your wool, it should be fine to wash. why don't you wash the block and see.