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Quilting: Apple Core with Applique
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Apple Core with Applique

Apple Core w/applique

Close up of applique
Apple Core w/applique

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Quilting Quickly II: Patterns, Techniques & Tips »

Instructions

To get the most out of my fat quarters I cut my apple cores very close to each other, leaving perfect petal pieces - I decided to make applique flowers on top of the quilt with them:) I ironed them on with wonder under and used a zigzag stitch around with just the batting behind the top. Then I sandwiched my backing on and quilted it with my small machine. I love Jenny's tutorials - she makes ...
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Other

Style: Traditional, Whimsical


Materials

The 9 3/4" apple core template from MSQC, Bella Ivory solid, various Batik fat quarters

What was your inspiration?

Jenny's easy tutorial! and my beautiful batiks:)

What are you most proud of?

How it turned out - It is 62' X 68", just kind of eye-balled it. I'm giving it to my parents for their 49th wedding anniversary. Mom gave me the gift of sewing with a machine, and I wanted to give back to her. I think she will be surprised:)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Get Quilting Quickly I and II, and Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine. They really helped me out!

 

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Mary N. on craftsy.com
Sep 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Nice, nice, nice!
beeboop71 on craftsy.com
Jul 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous quilt!
JBelk on craftsy.com
Jul 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!!
JBelk on craftsy.com
Jul 09, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!!
JBelk on craftsy.com
Mar 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! :)
tova dian dean on craftsy.com
Mar 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love your inspirational story, you did well:)