Fairy Tale in Blue... Stitched in Color: the Woodland Clock. It's. finally. done.
This was the project that never ends. Began early 2010 from Meg McElwee's book Sew Liberated, rescued early this year and finally, finally completed with help from husband and friends. Why so difficult? Creating the embroidery scene was a joy, but finishing it as a clock - not so much. In case some brave soul is interested in making a project like this, here are some things I wish I'd known. * Start with buying a shadow box frame. . * Design your embroidery with the shadow box dimensions in mind. . * Use a scrapbooking punch to create the hole for the clock hands. *Be super careful not to bend the clock hands. So I may have a clock that doesn't quite work, but it's darn cute. Hand Applique. Spent a few hours working late at night in my sewing room to come out with a few appliques designs on onesies (or onsies?)
For my 7 month-old godson, just in time for him to pack and take home after a long holiday with his mom here. These garden bug applique patterns were built from some simple symmetrical shapes of ovals and circles. With some fabric scraps, fusible web, and embroidery flosses etc on hand, you should be able to finish them in an hour or 2. Get the tutorial of doing these “patch-on” garden bug appliques and also the how-to for the quick way after this jump: I wanted to come out with a hand applique tutorial ever since I made the applique pajamas for my son…. 2 years ago. What? Difficulty level: EasyMaterial: 1. Download the garden bug applique pattern (consist of Bumble Bee, Lady Bug & Caterpillar) in pdf format.
Trace the applique pattern on the paper backing of the fusible web. They are indeed are my treasured trashes.) Set iron to medium heat. Easy Applique ~ The Starch Method by Joanna from Fig Tree & Co. Joanna from Fig Tree & Co. is one talented, busy woman!
She produces over 100 quilting, sewing and children’s patterns and design booklets, and she designs several fabric collections each year for Moda Fabrics. Joanna also regularly publishes a style magazine, Fresh Vintage, and travels to teach her quilting and sewing techniques. You can learn all about Joanna’s work on the Fig Tree & Co. site, and Joanna also blogs regularly at Fresh Figs. (Be sure to check out her fun, recent posts from Quilt Market!).
Today Joanna took a little time out of her busy schedule to share one of her favorite sewing techniques with us. Hello, Sew,Mama,Sew! Applique Tutorial. June 23, 2010 I’ve had several requests for a tutorial on how I do my appliques. There is no right or wrong way to applique, this is simply how I do it. Also, this is going to be a long post. I don’t like when tutorials are split into several posts as it’s hard to go back to previous steps. This will be all in one place, but quite lengthy! Reverse Appliqué : Daily source of DIY craft projects and inspiration, patterns, how-tos. Torn Shirt = Great Opportunity!
Using reverse appliqué to patch a hole. By Diane Gilleland Here’s a decorative way to repair a prominent hole (or stain) in your favorite garment: just turn it into a reverse appliqué embellishment. It’s very easy to do and you can customize your old clothes in no time! Materials: Water-soluble fabric marker Scissors Patch fabric Fusible web Iron Needle and embroidery floss Cardstock (optional) 1. 2. Appliqué & Hand Sewing Lessons, Quilt Instructions, Tips and Tutorials. How to Applique. Welcome and thanks for stopping by!
If you are new here you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed so you don't miss a minute in our happy crazy life. The first appliques I ever made were on stockings “Mrs. Claus” made for College Boy, Princess and Angel Face. Tips for Machine Appliqué. Baltimore Album : All About Applique. Apr In 1983, appliqué icon Elly Sienkiewicz published a little square 12½” book with a red cover entitled Spoken Without a Word.
The photo-less, 68-page black-and-white book, which brought Baltimore Album block patterns and an infectious theory about symbolism to the modern quilter, quickly went through five printings and arguably served as a catalyst for the Baltimore revival that is still going strong. Today, copies of the original “Red Book” can be found listed on the internet for hundreds of dollars. Exciting news! A little bird told me that Elly is preparing a new edition of this important classic! The original book’s signature red color is threaded throughout the black-and-white engraving-like details of the new edition, now revised and reformatted to 8½’ x 11″ and 128 pages. The new edition is available for pre-order on Elly’s website, Appliqué With Elly. Until next time, KayBy Kay Mackenzie Share This Happy April! Rose wreath design. Are you starting to feel like you can do it? Mar Jan. Sewing Machine Applique. Susan Wright, Extension Clothing and Textiles Specialist College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences New Mexico State University.
All About Applique. How to Sew an Applique on a Garment: 12 steps (with video)