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.







14 comments:

  1. wow, that's just stunning. Well done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  10. 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. Beautiful! Love the neutral palette. Happy New Year!

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

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  14. 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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