Thursday, February 6, 2025

Botanical Beauty QAL: Introduction

 


BOTANICAL BEAUTY:
This design is a culmination of many
of my designs over the years 
(some published, some not).
The 250th birthday felt like the 
right time to be 'GRAND'.
This is the biggest, most grand
design I have ever attempted and 
I am grateful that you are here
for the journey!
I hope that those of you new to applique'
will give it a try. There are many methods
out there and we will discuss
many of them over the next year.

As some of you may know, 
I come from a military family.
After joining the Coast Guard myself, 
I met and married my husband then
 followed him in his 30 years of service.
We were fortunate to be able to see 
a great deal of the country through 
our moves, learning the history and culture
of many regions.
It was an honor to be a part of the 
Coast Guard and its missions.

As a quilter, I am involved with the 
Quilts of Valor Foundation.
The foundation's mission is an 
important message to those that
serve our country, you are not forgotten,
you are appreciated.

Why a QAL?
As our country prepares to celebrate
250 years as America, I choose
to celebrate through my design work and 
stories about my travels.
I am excited to have you here, 
stitching along!

When and How?
"Botanical Beauty" will be available
for sale in my Etsy shop as a full
PDF download on February 9th, 2025.
The applique' templates
are full sized.
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.
Techniques will include some piecing
but mostly applique'.

Of course there will be some
video assists to help the process.
Every month, I will present a block
via a post here, in my newsletter,
and in my FB group, 
Robin's Rocking Needles.
We will be doing all the discussion
and ooohing/aaahing of 
fabric choices in the FB group.
I pride myself on quality (tested)
patterns with full-sized templates
and assembly diagrams.
This is going to be fun!

Lots of posts coming your way 
this week to get us up to speed
on fabrics and supplies so
you will be ready to go
as soon as you get
your pattern!
Please leave a comment if you
have questions or email me
at 
robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com
Thank you:)

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