Today's project is to finish hand stitching the hearts for that baby quilt made with vintage embroidery blocks! I have set a goal to get the rest of the blocks ready today so I can put together the top for quilting.
I like to hand applique with Aurifil 50 weight. It really disappears into the fabric!
I am using freezer paper to trace my templates on, pressing it to the back of the fabric, then pressing the seam allowance down around the edge of the paper. I leave a couple inch gap, pull the paper out, then complete the applique leaving the back intact. For these bigger shapes it's easy to do it this way. For smaller shapes I would cut a slit in the back and get the paper out that way.
I'm impatient, so doing hand work can be a little trying - the results are slower in coming, but well worth while! It's definitely good for me to slow down and work on a project like this now and then...hope you are having a wonderful slowed down day!
I'm linking up with Kathy for
Slow Stitching Sunday, come join us :)
2 comments:
This quilt looks so pretty. I am looking forward to seeing the finished project.
It's a lovely quilt and the hearts are the perfect touch!
Enjoy your stitching!
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