I started another wool applique project, this one a quilt of birds designed by Sue Spargo. I bought the book, a selection of wool/acrylic Grenziana thread and some colorful felted wool fabric when I was in Sisters, OR, in July for the quilt festival.
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| Book of applique bird patterns. |
The cutting and quiet hand stitching are very addictive, and only my screaming arthritic thumbs make me stop every once in awhile.
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| Freezer paper template. |
Sue's technique is to stitch the wool applique shapes down with the wool thread and a tiny whip stitch. After everything is down nice and snug, then the fun of using decorative embroidery stitching begins. Here are a few of my blocks before starting on the embroidery. Note that the birdy legs and feet will be added with embroidery stitches.
Have a colorful day
3 comments:
That will make a cosy quilt.
They are lovely, and I look forward to seeing your wonderful embroidery work on them!
How adorable!!!! Nice workmanship too, Sherrie!!!
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