I can now say I have tried my hand at needle turning applique.
Can't say I am good at it.
I have to recommend NOT to do needle turn applique with flannel!!
In the end, this project turned out all right.
I used variegated browns in the stippled parts.
Must have had some good rhythm going because Winny and Dawson were out like lights!!
I tried to do some of Terry's swirls...
Those definitely need some work!!
Practice makes perfect... but how MUCH practice??
I blanket stitched the stars after needle turning.
I don't trust the flimsy plaid fabric they are made of.
Just in time to bring in the Christmas Spirit!!
Only a month away...
Christa
It is great! Flannel is not a great needle turn fabric.
ReplyDeleteI have years to go before I can even come close to your AMAZING work!! You should send me some photos of your Baltimore Christmas. It is spectacular. I will post it for everyone to see!!
DeleteWow! I am impressed you got that done so fast. I'd still be deciding if I wanted to applique it or not! I think you did a wonderful job and I can't say I'd ever use flannel to needle turn applique. It just seems like it would ravel too much. I like the thread you chose to machine quilt with and I think the twirls look good! I would need practice and PATIENCE!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Miss Carol!! I didn't realize that it was flannel when I thought I would do it as a needle turn trial! But who doesn't need a challenge every now and then!
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