I'm going to call this a flower even though it looks more like a
Caladium. Like a flower in my garden, this one is starting to grow and blossom. The more I stitch the more I am loving the results.
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| Finished stems |
I am taking my time since this is the largest appliqué project that I have ever done. I was a little afraid the flower would overpower the quilt top. So far, I think the flower is melting into the background just the way I had hoped it would.
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| ready to be added |
Usually, I do all the appliqué work on the quilt top, but this time I added the veins to the centers before adding them to the top. This was a lot easier.
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| in place |
With bigger pieces, I am pinning them into place so they don't slip while I am basting. I prefer basting since the pins are always catching my threads or they slip out. And of course, it is a whole lot easier on my hands.
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| pinning first |
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| 1 down - 3 to go |
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| close up of my stitches |
This is as far as I got last night.
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| Second one is basted and ready |
To be continued!
