My plan was to have the March UFO finished this weekend...didn't happen.
My first attempt at a string pieced maple leaf was pretty sad.
My second attempt was much better.
This is the layout and fabrics I plan on using to make the table runner.
I bought some tear away stabilizer and prepped the first leaf to machine applique then found I didn't have a thread color that I really liked AND I'm a little leary about the machine appliqueing - I'm worried that if I just pin everything the leaf or a fabric segment/string may shift. In the past I've always used Heat-n-bond to attach my applique pieces to my background fabric. Couldn't do that with the string pieced leaves. I may try using basting spray.
By this time it was Saturday afternoon and I needed something to work on. Didn't have to look far as I have a pile of small quilts sitting next to the sewing machine that needed to be quilted.
These were marked and pinned - ready to go. I got the quilting done Saturday night, the binding on yesterday and the hand sewing done today.
3 comments:
Love those little hexi quilts. I've been wanting to do these for pot holders but it's just hanging out on my to-do list for now. Cute!
How about using a glue stick to adhere it first? Those will look nice. Cute little hexes too.
Oh, I so love the maple leaves...both of them. Though I do like the second one better. They are so beautiful.
I love the small quilts, too. Been thinking about doing that with some hexies.
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