I also found this in an antique store. I keep this up all year just because I like trees so much.
Okay, I need some help. I designed this flower applique pattern to hopefully teach a class next year. I think I am going to do some free motion quilting around it. But...
I want to make it into a pillow to display in the shop. I need some help on how to finish it. I am just stuck on what to trim it in or do I add some kind of border and trim? Help! The background fabric is a pale green which doesn't show up well at all. Anyway does anyone have any ideas? With Passion,
Carrie P.
Advent reading for today: Isaiah 40:1-5
Maybe no border and just a piped edge using one of the fabric you have already used. What ever you do will be perfect, so don't stress.
ReplyDeleteThat is STUNNING! I think you should trim it with some of the fabric that you use in the pattern. I think it would tie everything together beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHUGS Carrie!
I've enjoyed the decorations...And I must say I love your block!!! I think a scrappy border would be fun for a pillow!
ReplyDeleteOoo. I'm picturing a scalloped edge around the center design. Make it from the geometric green print you've used for the petals. Applique the scallop (a good lesson on inside points) around all four sides and then sew the front into a simple pillow with an overlap in the back. No piping or flanged edges needed.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very cute applique Carrie! And before I saw Sherri's comment, I was also going to say a patchwork border! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful decorations :) I like the apron!
ReplyDeleteOOooo Ahhh, wish I could take your class next year! This is a beautiful block.
I see a half square block border around it and some nice piping to finish the pillow!
Whatever you decide will look wonderful I'm sure!
Man its that time again isn't it. I will put up some at the house we are selling and some at the cabin I guess. Glad to see you got to check out the new arts center in Yadkinville!
ReplyDeleteYour pillow applique is gorgeous. I'm picture-ing maybe a narrow border from your stem (or any) fabric, a narrowish background border and then maybe a small ruffle.... But I'm sure you will come up with something lovely!!! Have fun.
ReplyDeleteSo many fabulous ideas already posted for finishing your lovely applique piece. It's so quaint, i was thinking it would look lovely with some prairie points. The points might be a nice contrast with the flowing prettyness of the applique pieces. Great work! Love it! I can't wait to read about what you choose and see it all finished!
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I think no border and piping would look great...the applique is gorgeous! Maybe a scalloped edge flange-that would look good too.
ReplyDeleteReally great suggestions for your absolutely gorgeous applique design. For some reason I see pom pom fringe! What a great apron.
ReplyDeleteVery cute apron and pot holder. I think, if you use the same fabric that the bird is standing on as either piping as someone else suggested or a border that you end the pillow with would be wonderful. :0)
ReplyDeleteI had a dream last night about a pillow with a flying geese flange edge on it.... it was an interesting idea I am going to try on a "Don't Look Now" pillow pattern I am making for my goddaughter for Christmas... I think the mint green would look nice with some chocolate browns? Maybe that's too heavy....
ReplyDeleteI think my grandma had that apron or something very similar. I don't know about how to finish the pillow but what you have done so far looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteI can't offer you any advice on how to quilt this but I wanted you to know how much I like it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the apron! Really cute!
ReplyDeleteYour flower applique pattern is gorgeous!
To finish the pillow I would keep it simple with just some piping.
Wish I could take a class with you!
I really love those old crochet finds...what a treat.
ReplyDeleteThe apron is great too. A new apron is my latest WIP.
As for the pillow, I would add a narrow curve shaped border in any of the colours.
love your apron -- it reminds me of my mother!! that jumbo rick-rack is so popular right now, or one of my friends puts prairie points on EVERYTHING she makes (her signature mark) -- yo yos would be great, too! good luck deciding!
ReplyDeleteI love the apron, thanks for the reminder to get my Christmas aprons out - my mom gave me all her old ones that won't fit around her anymore, lol! Love the potholder too, very unusual.
ReplyDeleteBut oh Carrie - I LOVE YOUR DESIGN - how I wish I could be in your class! I think a border out of the same fabric as the vine and the same width as the vine would be gorgeous - someone suggested a curvy one and I think that's a brilliant idea. That is just stunning, girl!!!!!
What a wonderful design you have come up with.
ReplyDeleteLove your purchases!
I like your design - very pretty. Is that reverse applique in the big flower? I sure wish I could come take your class.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you've got lots of ideas already in your comments. I think something with orange. :0)
I love your applique design!! I wouldn't border it either, just use one of the fabrics as a piping around the pillow, lets the design and quilting show more :0)
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What a lovely appliqué!!! The fabrics you used are perfect.
ReplyDeletePS: there is a picture of two projects on my blog in which I used your ricrac (o:
Your applique block is gorgeous. Maybe framing it with some of the fabrics you used in the applique?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advent verses.... I got my Bible out and read them.
What a fun little design! I wish I could take your class. I've never actually made a quillow, so I don't really know how to go about finishing one. If you're feeling short on ideas though, flickr is always full of inspiration! :)
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