We are 1 day away from starting
the Botanical Beauty QAL and I
don't even have time for ironing-LOL!
If you are new to the conversation,
go read the introduction HERE...
we will wait:)
Fabrics:
As you can see in the photo above, there
are more than just 1 red, white, or blue.
I didn't quite go scrappy nor did I
stick to my usual organized, cohesive look.
I decided to mix it up a bit this time.
The pattern will have overall yardage (ex. Red- #yards)
and if you choose to go a bit scrappier, just
add up your pieces to total yardage listed.
I added cutting instructions to each block
so, while you are doing the QAL with us,
there is no reason you can't choose
as you go and shop your stash.
Supplies:
I do a lot of hand applique' so some of these
are unique to that type of work.
I also like to design a lot
of swirly twirly designs:)
First up, bias vines.
This quilt has a lot of vine work on it.
I have tried various bias tape makers
and the original Clover
is still my favorite!
I even tried their version that
applies the fusible web tape as
it presses over the edges-nope-
not for me:)
It works well enough for shorter
lengths but I personally found
that the web didn't stay on well
enough for longer lengths.
Since I don't use the web tape,
I wouldn't want to make any
vines without Magic sizing.
I spray my bias vine so
that it is damp.
Your cut length should have
a 45 degree angle at one end.
This is the end that I start
through the maker using a
straight pin to help it along.
As you pull the fabric through
the iron will dry the sizing
and stiffen the vine just
slightly and help the
edges to stay closed.
Then because I do not have
fusible web tape on the back
of my vine, Roxanne Glue
Baste-It(R) is my best friend
for basting vines to traced lines.
Other helpful items:
a pencil & metal sharpener- So Good,
the white chalk Bohin
mechanical pencil is
fantastic on dark fabrics,
& Karen Kay Buckley
serrated scissors for cutting
my applique' (especially
cutting into V points/curves.
These items make my life
so much easier.
Let's not forget my
favorite hand applique'
thread: Aurifil!!
I use the 50 wt for all my hand applique'.
You will need fusible web for all the
applique' if you aren't working by hand.
I like Pellon's 805 Wonder Under.
I find it easy to use and light weight.
If you right click on image below then save to your computer,
you can print out to start assembling supplies.
There are a couple of
"(highly recommended)"
supplies that are optional
but awesome to have.
Obviously if you don't have a
light box then a great
window works wonders.
I also have the teflon applique'
pressing sheet listed.
It is so helpful when you have layered
flowers that can be all layered
and fused, pulled off the sheet once
cooled, and then placed directly
where you want them on the background.
This way all the parts don't start
shifting around before you get them fused.
As a reminder, "Botanical Beauty"
will be available for sale in my
Etsy shop as a full PDF download
on February 9th, 2025.
The full pattern will be released
at an introductory
rate of $42 for the first week only
(it will go up to $48 after that).
You will need a pattern to participate.
Every month, I will present a block
via a post here, in my newsletter,
and in my FB group,
We will be doing all the discussion
and ooohing/aaahing of
fabric choices in the FB group.
See you soon!
~~~
Please leave a comment if you
have questions or email me
at
robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com
Thank you:)
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