been workin on the new design sample for a beginner pattern – one of the final 4 i need to come up with to fill that wallhanging. this one, while ‘simple’, definitely not easy. the thing i must stress with these beginner patterns – the first 4 are definitely easy and intended for the true beginner. however, they get increasingly more difficult – but only a little. after the 4th or 5th one – it’s time to stretch yourself. ^_^ and the other thing these are intended for – is practice!! as in, practice harder things and get yourself ready for a real project. the wallhanging is just in case you’d like to save and hang all those little projects – to show yourself how far you’ve come. ^_^ so – here’s the new one – in process –
yes, it’s another reverse applique – and, yes, those are some rather tiny pieces. but – i’m doing it so i know you can!!
not much else to talk about today – cold and very wet here! it’s ok, will keep it green a little longer. my next show is in oakland, with setup being the 9th. first show with my new ‘partner/helper’ there for the whole time. sure hope she can actually tolerate me. i’m not always the easiest person to deal with – oh, not a problem for customers!! not to worry!! ^_^ i’m excited about the booth – not only have an outside wall but it will be the first thing you see as you enter! if you look to your left, that is. soooo, i can use that extra set of samples for the ancient art series. yea!! show’s at the convention center, by the way. ^_^
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April 3, 2010 at 8:06 am
Oh, please point out when you are being tough because I’m kinda dense and don’t like to miss out. Just how do you get the pattern/outline transferred to the base fabric. I really like the spaces in between the appliqued pieces.
April 3, 2010 at 9:58 am
This design is tough because the ‘holes’ are small and contain inside points. There are lots of places where there is no seam allowance and thus – where you must create a ‘protected’ edge with your stitches. The design is traced onto the green, using either a window or lightbox. This is a darker fabric, so I used the white pen – the one that will disappear when heat applied. The ‘pink’ is fabric behind the green, which you then see once you have created the hole. It is similar to the earlier and easier butterfly design. So – to clarify more – those are not “appliqued pieces” – they are “appliqued holes”. ^_^