But I'd really like to use it this year so I know if I make it my August goal, I'm more likely to get it done. I toyed with the idea of stitching the leaves down with my long arm. Has anyone tried that? Maybe the points of the leaves are too small. The largest leaves are just 5 inches across. Hmmm. Decisions, decisions. What would you do?
Quilting with a smile,
Barb
ALYOF
Yes, you can! :) Gina Perkes has a great Youtube video - no piece is too small :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFKAacT6Ztc I took a class from her on this technique however in the class we were using domestic machines. It is a beautiful runner!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty runner. I have one that I need to finish also. Maybe I will get it done too. :)
ReplyDeleteI have done it also. I have just done a raw edge, getting the stitching close (but not too close) to the edge. More like a thread detail - then you can also detail the veins. With it being batik, you won't have a lot of fraying issues.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you choose will look great!
It's beautiful! I am no help at all with the quilting/machine applique, as my confidence at those is just not there, but your runner is gorgeous! Good luck with your finish!
ReplyDeleteI'm almost always sorry when I don't turn the edges....but then again am happy to finish fast! Either way, it will be lovely b/c of the fabrics and beauty of the leaves.
ReplyDeleteThose leaves look great! I don't really applique so I am no help. Sorry!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed!!! This is so beautiful!! I love the fabrics and colors you used. I would be proud to have a runner like these on my table. I will come back to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Fall runner!
ReplyDeleteI put some leaves like that on a couple of sweatshirt cardigans I made several years ago. I free-motioned the stems and veins on the leaves, then 'thread painted' the leaves with back-and-forth free-motion sewing across the edges with a coordinating variegated thread. They turned out beautifully, if I do say so myself! :o)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds lovely! I think I'll try some variegated thread, too!
DeleteJust beautiful Barb -- I can't wait to see what you decided to do with the applique. It will look lovely on your table top. xo -- Karen
ReplyDeleteBatiks are beautiful for a fall quilt!! Your leaves catch the perfect beauty of Fall!!!
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