I've been working on another quilt for Quiltmaker the past few days and these aren't my normal techniques. The applique, I'm fine with. I actually love to do this kind of fusible applique with my Janome. I use the Blind Hem stitch and set the width to 3.5-4 and the length to almost .5
Makes a nice faux buttonhole stitch, as my machine doesn't have a real buttonhole stitch.
This technique is new to me although I've seen my friend Angie do it at retreats. It's turning out nicely although takes quite a bit of time.
More Quiltmaker news:
Have you picked up the latest Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks issue?
Page 8 features a quilt that I assembled and quilted. I made some of these blocks at the Old Tippecanoe Quilt Guild retreat at Camp Tecumseh in September this year.
I didn't go to bed Saturday night after 1:00am, I think. I was bound and determined to get this quilt put together.
I came home from the retreat, loaded it on Mabel and quilted a meandering feather design on everything except the white border, which had feathers too. I applied the binding and it was on the Fedex truck Tuesday headed for Colorado.
Would you like a copy? I have a few extra copies of this magazine, so leave a comment on this post and If I get more comments than I have copies, I will draw some names Thursday, December 4th and I'll send you one.
I enjoy reading your blog. My Blue Heaven is on my list for someday and I am making progress on Grand Illusion. I would love a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteYou are SEW productive and although I am usually a "stalker" instead of a commenter, I do read your blog regularly. You inspire me on a regular basis and I thank you for that. Your quilt is beautiful and you should be very proud!
ReplyDeleteHi Judy.....I love seeing your blog on my reader with new posts :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog regularly. I also plan on making Bonnie Hunters 'Grand Illusion' but too much Christmas sewing to start now. I would love to win a copy of the magazine.
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