The new issue of American Patchwork and Quilting arrived in the mail the other day. I flipped it open to this project by Kim Diehl and without even looking at the rest of the magazine I went down to pull fabrics from my stash to make it.
This is one quarter of the applique done. It should be a quick project. A gift for Christmas. (if I get it done)
The directions are for machine applique but I chose what I find more relaxing - to applique by hand. I did try one new thing :0) I basted the straight stems on by machine. It worked well - I would do it again. I should try new things more often...
Happy Halloween!
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14 comments:
It's lovely. I would needle turn as I find that very relaxing especially right before bed Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh.
Sweet, I like the four backgrounds stitched together...hmmm, I might have to go get that issue.
I love Kim Dielh...her stuff has the same effect on me...that "gotta-drop-everything-and-mess-around" feeling...
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
what a lovely design and your fabric choices are luscious!
I prefer hand applique too - and also love to machine baste when I can. I also really like to machine top stitch stems ala gwen marston.
Love what you've started. I always have big dreams when I see something new in a magazine. I'm a hand appliquer too. Have fun!
Love what you've started. I always have big dreams when I see something new in a magazine. I'm a hand appliquer too. Have fun!
so pretty. I love Kim's designs.
Just lovely - and I like the different backgrounds you are using!
Hilda
It's turning out so well. Have you gone back to read the rest of the magazine yet?
Don't you just love all things Kim Diehl?? This is so pretty.
So pretty!! I machine applique mostly lately, but have a hard time making stems look good, so I usually hand applique them.
I just found your blog! I have so enjoyed perusing your last few posts! Your hand quilting projects is just lovely. I have the same book from which you chose the quilting designs and I LOVE it! I used many ideas from this book!
Blessings and hugs!
I like the stripe fabric you are using for the stems. Just perfect!
This is gorgeous! I love Kim Diehl patterns!
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