I've been working on my applique butterflies. I'm going to try to reproduce a quilt similar to the one I inherited from my grandma. I oopsed in marking antennae on that bottom center one so rubbed some Grandma's Spot Remover into the dark blue marking so it will come out when it eventually gets laundered.
First I applique a butterfly to Kona Snow background using silk thread. Then I blanket stitch around the butterfly in perle #8 and finally I add the antennae and butterfly markings.
I'm no whiz at applique. In fact, I've shied away from it because the few attempts I made at it looked pretty crappy. I'm finding that this is getting a little easier with each block.
Joining others at Kathy's Quilts for some Slow Sunday Stitching.
6 comments:
These are going to make a Beautiful authentic-looking reproduction quilt.
Your butterflies are a lot of work but they are gorgeous and definitely worth the effort.
Your butterflies are looking great! My mother remembers having a quilt similar to that pattern when she was young--I might have to make her one like this.
I think they look great! I was wondering if you turned the edge before blanket stitching. Thanks for sharing your process
Love the old fashioned looking fabrics. They remind me of a Dresden Plate quilt that I made in honor of the one I'd inherited from MY grandmother! :)
They look awesome from here! I find that my applique is improving with each block also. Thanks for linking up!
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