This is a close up of the backing fabric:
I took some of the fabrics from the front and cut out the letters of her name and enlargements of the flowers on the white fabric, to be appliqued.
I don't really bother with heat'n'bond paper, glues or sprays to fix applique in place; I either find that the quilt gets too stiff with an extra layer, or don't have the stuff and can't be bothered to buy them for the rare times I need them. I'm more of a piecer, on the whole. So pins do the trick for me...
I did the quick way of appliqueing, i.e. zigzagging around the shapes. Folding the edges under and hand-appliqueing is a lot prettier, but also takes a lot longer, and of course, there's a deadline for this quilt (upcoming birthday).
Okay, time for basting!
.JPG)
2 comments:
Very cute. I am going to post Helen's quilt with appliqued backing that she says is her new thing to do this year.
she loves hearts...
turned-under hand applique may be prettier, but this is also more sturdy for a young'n's quilt :D Another important consideration. She's going to love her name on it!
Post a Comment