I love this particular quilt! She was a bear to create, but I’m really proud of the way she turned out.
I’d never tried this technique before, and have never attempted it again *lol* She’s done by machine in reverse applique… which means the black “leading” began life as a single large piece of black fabric with the design drawn on it in chalk. I cut out each section leaving a turn under (hem), then pinned the design fabric (often lamé or satin) underneath, turned the black “hem” toward the leading, and used a machine applique stitch to secure the leading to the design fabric. It was slow, painstaking work, but so worth the effort! She’s graced our home at Christmas for many years now, and someday will grace one of our kids’ homes.
Yep. Quilting is legacy. And one I’m glad I invested in all those years ago.
