From my prior post on a new scrap quilt you can see the layout from EQ7 that only shows stems and leaves in the blocks. I needed to remedy that....by sketching out a plan of some sort.
I used yellow pattern paper to establish the approximate size of 3 of the blocks in a vertical strip. Then I added a curving stem that will be bias strips, (not sure if I csn get the bias to curl like that) and the general placement of leaves for the stems. This gives me some reference for the size of the flowers I will use. On a separate piece of paper I sketched a few flowers in various sizes to see what I want to use. Now I have a master type pattern for the leaf size and the the flower size. I can easily trace off the leaves and flower parts onto fusible paper for the applique.
Next I will be making some bias stems.....I'll show a couple of methods and how I make them fusible too.
This morning I am packing up a small scrap quilt to send off to Joplin victims. As A Mom has organized donations for quilts and blankets for the kids. My heart goes out to all the families. I am so blessed. Have a wonderful Memorial Day, y'all.
I used yellow pattern paper to establish the approximate size of 3 of the blocks in a vertical strip. Then I added a curving stem that will be bias strips, (not sure if I csn get the bias to curl like that) and the general placement of leaves for the stems. This gives me some reference for the size of the flowers I will use. On a separate piece of paper I sketched a few flowers in various sizes to see what I want to use. Now I have a master type pattern for the leaf size and the the flower size. I can easily trace off the leaves and flower parts onto fusible paper for the applique.
Next I will be making some bias stems.....I'll show a couple of methods and how I make them fusible too.
This morning I am packing up a small scrap quilt to send off to Joplin victims. As A Mom has organized donations for quilts and blankets for the kids. My heart goes out to all the families. I am so blessed. Have a wonderful Memorial Day, y'all.
Happy stitching.
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