In cross-stitch, often the backstitching can bring a piece to life. In quilting, blanket stitch can do the same for fusible appliqué. I love choosing colors to either blend in and enhance slightly just to reinforce the line or give a nice contrast and really pop! (Just ignore the stray cat hair or piece of… Continue reading Blanket stitch appliqué
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A sampler quilt
I enjoy Sampler quilts because of the variety, and often because I learn new blocks and new techniques while making new blocks. I bought the book, “Blocks From the Past” several years ago and started this quilt in 2009. I decided to make it entirely from stash, and I wanted to follow the color suggestions.… Continue reading A sampler quilt