Yesterday I had a fun time making one of the Wacky Birds
from the Sew Cute Applique Patterns
I first traced the mirrored image onto my Heat n Bond and then rough cut around each piece.
Each of the pieces only needed a mere scrap of fabric.
I ironed the piece of Heat n Bond to the wrong side of each colour fabric (only around 4 seconds) and then once cooled I cut out the pattern pieces.
I peeled off the paper from the backs and arranged the pieces as I want them to be. Somehow I still expect them to be sticky when I peel off the paper but it isnt....
Once happy I iron them down to the background fabric (only around 6 seconds)
The white seemed to be a little thin and showing her eyelashes from behind.....
I actually took it back to the drawing board and made her some eye lids to complete her look.
Once done I cut batting and a backing fabric and then folded it around to the front to make an edge that was sewn to the front.
I done a little FMQ around the bird and on the very edge of the pieces.
I have a new mini quilt to add to my wall. Not bad for a first time doing raw edge applique....
I actually didn't know it was so much fun!!
And then...
Its the start of the 2016 Olympics in Brazil...
So I made a flag for the occasion
Patterns are in my Craftsy Shop
And a FREE pattern of the Olympic flag too...
Feel free to link up what you have also been working on...
An InLinkz Link-up
Have a Great Week-End!
6 comments:
I love, love, love your new banner! Beautiful! Amsterdam??? [lynnstck(at)yahoo.com]
How fun this little guy is! It makes for a super cute mini quilt. You did a great job on the applique too!
This is sooooooooo cute!
You have so many clever ideas!
Janeen, your talents never cease!!! What a sweet bird and great job on the applique! Thanks for all you do! I am watching the Opening Ceremonies now! Looking forward to the next couple of weeks!
Great appliqué work - excellent for your first time! And the paper pieced banners are pretty awesome. Whoop whoop!!
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