Now we have arrived on the “bling” a part of our blocks. Lovely Silk Ribbon Embroidery (SRE) and beads/sequins/and so on. layered on prime of the fiber embroidery simply accomplished.
Right here is now Block #11 (which you noticed me assemble on the final submit) now seems to be. In case you evaluate the weather within the ebook photograph (see web page 59) you’ll observe some minor modifications. Effectively, the obvious is that these colours aren’t the identical as was used within the “Spring” impressed quilt within the ebook.
Sorry this seam is vertical…cannot rotate it. However, you need to observe that I’ve chosen so as to add some gentle inexperienced bugle beads between the spokes within the middle seam.
The underside seam, extra like branches or vines…is brief one rose. I rant out of the orange 7mm silk ribbon. However, I am okay with it not being there as nobody else will suppose it’s quick. I would come again later and put a small butterfly appeal close to the spot the place this final rose is diagrammed it. (see web page 58 within the ebook)
Lastly, I substituted beads, sequins and a tiny glass butterfly bead for buttons within the prime seam. This block was embellished final week, whereas I used to be attending a Retreat with associates. Whereas I introduced loads of beads with me…not a single button made it into my automotive!
The subsequent activity is for me to complete embellishing all of my blocks (and stitching collectively a number of as properly). As that’s carried out, I am going to submit extra pictures.
Lastly, we’ll piece all of those completed blocks collectively following the piecing diagram (see pages 12-13). Blocks will be sewn collectively in two methods: (a) conventional with a quarter-inch seam allowance (however use a zipper foot to assist forestall you ”operating over” any sewn on beads, or (b) butt blocks collectively and “zig zag” down the middle, catching each edges on the identical time. The second possibility would require that you simply cowl the butted-seam with lace, ribbon, bias binding, and so on. to complete the highest.
Borders will be added, these are hooked up simply as you’ll some other quilt. Loopy quilts don’t comprise batting; however you’ll connect a “fake backing” to cover all the embroidery and beading work on the again of your basis piecing blocks.
I hope you’ll share pictures with me when your mission is full!
