Here are the first two block sections with different bias methods used. The one on the left is with the folded bias tape maker---it is about 3/8" wide. The one on the left is made using the sewn tube method and is only 1/4" wide. I did manage to get a small curl on one end that I liked.
I used a tear away stabilizer when stitching the bias down (that's why I folded back the edge on the left one, for you to see). It is pinned in place, not fused. Why use a stabilizer.....with this much twisting and turning when stitching, I wanted to make sure I did not stretch anything out of shape.
There is a wide variety of stabilizers on the market...I just used what I had on hand. Once all the applique is done, I will remove it before joining the sections.
This is just a close up of the smaller tube bias.
Maybe you can tell that it is more raised than the folded bias.
Blogger comment hasn't been working, but I have had emails about making the bias, and the look of it. So hopefully, these photos will help those who are afraid of trying it.
Any other questions, please ask.
I am off to get the tomato plants planted and then finish up quilting on the batiks....so excited because it looks great I think.
Any other questions, please ask.
I am off to get the tomato plants planted and then finish up quilting on the batiks....so excited because it looks great I think.
Happy stitching.
2 comments:
Oh, I'm really loving this!
Beautiful! I can't wait to see more. ;)
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