Finally finished a few of the
applique blocks. I simply drew flowers that have graced the Whitman’s Sampler
boxes over the years. I took a lot of liberties!
This one was really fun.
I
wanted to applique a tiny circle of yellow in the center so I cut out a circle
from this “sunny” fabric.
When I applique a circle that finishes about ¼”
like this one, I applique it onto the background fabric “before” I cut the
larger circle.
This way it is easy to “center” the inner circle.
The minimum for the challenge
is 8 pieced and 8 appliqued blocks – all different patterns. I’m still in the
planning stage as far as layout, but I think I have finally decided that “8 is
enough”!
I wouldn’t mind doing a few
more applique blocks, but that means making more pieced blocks and it was quite
a challenge for me to come up with 8 different baskets.
So… on to the layout and then
the quilting. I really enjoy this sew-a-long challenge every year.
Click (here) to see all the
creative sampler blocks on Cecile and Corinne’s Facebook page. Enjoy the day!
I'm still trying to wrap my brain around "a circle that finishes at 1/4 inch." You possess mad applique skills my friend!
ReplyDeleteDitto what Quilting Babcia said! I love that you used the Whitman box as your inspiration! What a great idea! Such gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteThe applique flowers are awesome! Love them.:)
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be such a sweet quilt. I love the fabric you cut the flower center from, perfect.
ReplyDeletei am sure it will be stunning wendy...
ReplyDeleteGreat tip on how to handle the itty bitty circle! Makes so much more sense😊 what is it that you use to draw your circles up around before pressing? I've been dying to ask you that question for months 🙄 LOVE the blue sampler flower❤
ReplyDeleteShelley, I take old manila file folders and cut my circles from them. They come out pretty well most of the time.
DeleteThanks Wendy!I have some really old green ones from the '70s that someone was tossing out a few years back.I rescued a few thinking I might need them someday.
DeleteLovely blocks and I learned something new about appliquing tiny circles onto a bit larger fabric. love that ... learn something new everyday!
ReplyDeleteomg that circle is so small..........
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you do it either! I can't even hold a 1/4" circle. Your flowers are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm a member of that Facebook group and have been enjoying the variety of blocks shown. Yours are so pretty, Wendy, like all that you sew. I always buy a box of Whitman's when I come across them. I use the boxes to hold my sewing machine parts. I'll think of you now when I see it.
ReplyDeleteOoh - thanks for the appliqué tip! I'll file that one away for future reference! Your Whitman's Sampler flower idea was inspired!
ReplyDeleteThis is getting exciting! I agree about your applique skills, awesome control.
ReplyDeleteclever clever you! love watching your idea develop!
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