December 22, 2004
The More
Here is my first applique block, called "Song Bird", and I was so amused/bemused by the fact that I actually had fabric with music printed on it, which I've used for the corner triangles. The bird's leg and beak, and the berries, are satin-stitched, and the eye is a french knot.
I appliqued this block using the needle-turned technique, meaning I didn't pre-press the seam allowances on the appliqued pieces, but turned them under as I went.
Using the same method, I made the next block, called "Twisted Tulips". I was a little worried about the smallness of these leaves, but they weren't a problem.
For the current block, I am using Elly Sienkiewicz's freezer paper on top technique, which is a bit different but I'm not sure any easier than just turning it as I go. But the results are just grand. I'm quickly learning, from my reading of many different applique artists' admonishments, that there is a wide variety of techniques and whatever works for you is the best.
I'll continue with my 100 Things tomorrow!
Posted by Sheila at December 22, 2004 01:04 PM Posted to | TrackBackI love the "Song Bird" block, especially the way the leaves wander off the center block into the corners!
Posted by: Katie on December 22, 2004 02:04 PMYour project really is a work of art. Very beautiful.
Li
Beautiful blocks, both! I learned to applique in a class with Charlotte Patera, she of the mola block fame.
Posted by: Annette on December 22, 2004 02:37 PMi like the needle turn app. better than the freezer paper. hmm, feb 2006 is sounding better and better :-)
Posted by: vanessa on December 22, 2004 04:20 PM...in case you are missing tennessee...two words:
ICE STORM.
The blocks are beautiful as are all of your projects.
That songbird is my favorite so far. And I'm so thrilled to hear that turning under edges 'as you go' is a recognized technique, with a NAME, not just laziness!
Posted by: CarolineF on December 23, 2004 05:14 AMGorgeous!! Love the colors in tulip and songbird but must admit that the songbird would be framed and live in my house as is.
Posted by: Cathy on December 23, 2004 06:13 AM