This past week, in order to get together with Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching friends, I made slow steady progress on my applique practice orange peel/melon seed block.
1. Fabrics were chosen from my Kaffe collection.
2. Watched a few youtube videos on needle turn applique presented by Becky Goldsmith of Piece O Cake Designs. These informative clips supplement their books very nicely. Thanks Becky!
3. Unearthed from my sewing stash a box of vintage unused Zwicky thread that was an estate sale purchase. I gather from my quick online research that Zwicky is now part of Guttermann.
4. Ready, set, sew!
14 comments:
Hi Jill! Your block is very pretty, I love Kaffe Fassett fabrics, and your vintage box of threads is great!
Lovely work, love those spunky colors!
Jill looks like you have everything you need. I think Becky's video are the best so you are in good hands. Those Kaffe Fassett fabrics should keep your interest and make your project fun!
Love those bright fabrics ... so cheerful! Am I the only blogging quilter who's not making peels? I have been wanting to try my hand at appliqué ... maybe I should try some peels?
Looks like fun! I like your version with the Kaffe fabrics!
Such pretty fabrics for your new adventure with needle and thread. Good choice on the shape - very forgiving and fun to make.
These are great to practice applique stitching... lots of curves and points to try.
Love the fabrics you have!
These are great to practice applique stitching... lots of curves and points to try.
Love the fabrics you have!
I have not attempted needle turn appliqué, but I sure do admire it. Your fabrics will make gorgeous orange peels!
oh Jill what fun you must be having with those gorgeous fabrics! And thread :) Congrats and hope it stays fun for you ... then you can teach me! lol Kathi
pretty fabrics, I love working in Kaffes or brights for a change sometimes. They are just happy fabrics! can't wait to see this as a quilt
Kathie
pretty fabrics, I love working in Kaffes or brights for a change sometimes. They are just happy fabrics! can't wait to see this as a quilt
Kathie
Your orange peels are going to be beautiful done in those fabrics! Have fun! :0)
I have always enjoyed applique. You are using some beautiful fabrics for yours. Don't you just love You-Tube!
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