Sunday, 30 December 2012

Applique gift

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas?  Exhausted or Relaxed, or a bit of both?!

I can now show the applique project that was a secret birthday gift - the Michele Hill pattern from Australian Quilters Companion no 57. It is not a quilt - but a set of four reproduction quilt tiles! I chose to use neutrals/ creams to suit the recipient's decor.


Starting off...



Back basting and hand needleturn applique

One applique panel done - three more to sew!

I made four of these applique panels exactly the same. Then each panel was wrapped around a 10 inch art canvas and stapled on - to make four 'tiles'. I thought it would be a quick project but severely underestimated how much applique was involved!

As you can see below, they can be hung on the wall in different arrangements. Clever idea don't you think?






The original pattern was featured in the magazine in reds and blues, and machine appliqued using blanket stitch - stunning.







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14 comments:

  1. Kerry30 December 2012 at 19:05

    wow, that's just stunning. Well done.

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  2. Anonymous30 December 2012 at 19:11

    Oh very clever!! I bet the lucky birthday girl was really thrilled.

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  3. Jane in Cumbria30 December 2012 at 20:29

    That is beautiful! You must have made someone's birthday very happy!

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  4. antique quilter30 December 2012 at 21:12

    wow this is amazing I would love to make this too. JUst beautiful.
    can't you see it in reds and greens????
    Kathie

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  5. Shirley30 December 2012 at 21:36

    What a fantastic gift and I can tell you that I am most envious. It really is beautiful and something to think about.

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  6. Miriam30 December 2012 at 22:19

    Beautiful work!! I love how rearranging the blocks give a different effect.

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  7. Lori31 December 2012 at 03:48

    Very cool!!! I love it in both colors, but the neutral was a great choice!!

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  8. Annette31 December 2012 at 05:19

    I love yours in the soft tones. Beautiful. What a clever idea!

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  9. Janet31 December 2012 at 11:36

    What an interesting and beautiful project!! Your applique is fabulous!

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  10. audrey1 January 2013 at 06:16

    Oh my goodness! I am in love! Stunning idea and so thought provoking! Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.:)

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  11. Maureen1 January 2013 at 10:16

    Beautiful! Love the neutral palette. Happy New Year!

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  12. Margaret2 January 2013 at 03:43

    I love the look of the tiles!
    I've always thought Spanish tiles would look great on applique as well.
    Have a happy and healthy 2013!
    Margaret

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  13. Dawn3 January 2013 at 11:36

    Very nice quiet palette - way to make it your own!
    Have a fabulous 2013!

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  14. cspoonquilt10 January 2013 at 03:12

    I loved seeing the progression of the project. And it is stunning! An interesting way to display needle work. cheers, Claire W.

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