I am a little embarrassed admitting that it has taken me this long to post this! (actually a big bit embarrassed) But in my defence....I did have to go to Peru and hike the Inca Trail !!
Anyway...a few months ago I won a give away...ok, it was quite a few months ago..and I was so excited to win this, but just didnt get around to making it sooner.
The giveaway was over at Bits and Pieces.. go check out her blog..she went to Houston!! lucky girl!!
and what I won was...a copy of this book:
and Martha was so kind, she included enough fabric to try out one of the blocks. Here is my Slapplique flower block..
This is so easy..you just cut them out, and stitch around them about 1/4 " from the raw edge. I thought it might be hard to keep an even 1/4", but it was actually really easy to do this!
I am sure if you washed these, it would soften and fray just beautifully. I think I might make mine into a pouch or tote bag though...haven't got that far yet!! (maybe another few months LOL)
But that is my WIP...so joining up with the Needle and Thread Network...
and Freshly Pieced WIP WED...
Anyway...a few months ago I won a give away...ok, it was quite a few months ago..and I was so excited to win this, but just didnt get around to making it sooner.
The giveaway was over at Bits and Pieces.. go check out her blog..she went to Houston!! lucky girl!!
and what I won was...a copy of this book:
Turning Twenty Slapplique by Tricia Cribbs.
This is so easy..you just cut them out, and stitch around them about 1/4 " from the raw edge. I thought it might be hard to keep an even 1/4", but it was actually really easy to do this!
I am sure if you washed these, it would soften and fray just beautifully. I think I might make mine into a pouch or tote bag though...haven't got that far yet!! (maybe another few months LOL)
But that is my WIP...so joining up with the Needle and Thread Network...
and Freshly Pieced WIP WED...
Beautiful flower! I love the denim colours :)
ReplyDeleteGood morning...so glad you made it...wasn't it fun. I am still working on my whole lap quilt made of these...too many beautiful new ideas are getting in the way. It made me smile to see your post this morning. Thank you for the link to Bits and Pieces.
ReplyDeleteI bet Peru was fun - it isn't every day you see a place like that - photos?
ReplyDeletePeru sounds like an exciting trip!!! I have not seen this book yet, but will have to look for it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win Flo...the flower is very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty flower block! I spent some of my youth in South America (mostly Bolivia) -- seems so long ago now!
ReplyDeletePeru is a good excuse! The trail is on my wanna go to list. I have a cousin now living in Cusco so am hoping that will give us more incentive to make the trek sooner than later.
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeletePeru! Wow! I hope you will post some pictures!
ReplyDeleteSaw your link on Freshly Pieced. The flower is so pretty and I can't wait to see what you make it into!
ReplyDeleteWow! Peru! That is a great reason! Thanks for showing us that pretty flower. I'm curious what the end result will be!
ReplyDeleteI love the term 'slapplique'! Your flower is super pretty and yes, it would fray beautifully once washed :-)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you could go on such a great trip! Your appliqué looks so good that I'll have to try it.
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