So here's where I'm at two days later - not much progress really ... but I have been plugging away at the BOM ... slowly ...
One of the hold ups was that I decided to wash my chintz fabric. I know, I should have done it at the beginning, but I didn't ... you see, after the first broderie perse flower, I NEEDED that darn chintz fabric to be a little softer - it is INCREDIBLY hard to needle turn and frays easily. I'm no beginner when it comes to needle turn appliqué, and I was finding it a tough job! I'm not sure that washing was a huge help, but hopefully it'll be easier going forward. The flowers that have points to clip into are the tricky ones ... a question for anyone working on the block - is the Petra Prinz fabric easier to work with than the glazed chintz?
Anyway, here's where I'm at:
I used a little section of the chintz fabric for the centre of my hexies as well, given that I don't have the red circle fabric. It's a very different choice, but something a little unexpected is always fun. I'm looking forward to being done with the appliqué and getting the border stitched in place, let's see how quickly I can get there :-)
One of the hold ups was that I decided to wash my chintz fabric. I know, I should have done it at the beginning, but I didn't ... you see, after the first broderie perse flower, I NEEDED that darn chintz fabric to be a little softer - it is INCREDIBLY hard to needle turn and frays easily. I'm no beginner when it comes to needle turn appliqué, and I was finding it a tough job! I'm not sure that washing was a huge help, but hopefully it'll be easier going forward. The flowers that have points to clip into are the tricky ones ... a question for anyone working on the block - is the Petra Prinz fabric easier to work with than the glazed chintz?
Anyway, here's where I'm at:
9 comments:
Très réussi je suis avec intérêt toutes les blogueuses qui le réalisent surtout celles qui sont loin de chez moi, pour l'instant j'ai trouvé 10 blogueuses et j’espère bien en trouver d'autres .je suis et j'admire votre travail depuis longtemps amicalement martine
there was a comment on the Facebook page that the Petra Prins fabric was softer and easier to needle turn than the chintz even after the chintz had been washed twice , but it frayed much more easily. When i got my Chintz.. the real Mc Coy, i decided i would not use it for the very issue you have mentioned. That said, your flowers are looking great
I starch my appliqué pieces which gives them more stability. Your piece is looking really good.
I used the glazed chintz in my LE and found it very easy to work with. And I did not wash it so I wonder if mine was different. I purchased in Texas and it was wider on a roll. I liked that it did not fray and I did not have trouble getting my needle through it but maybe it is because I use a thimble on my pushing finger when appliquéing. I use a Roxanne's number 11 sharp needle for appliqué. Good luck, it looks wonderful.
Your block looks great. Today is the day I start the broderie purse part of my block. Don't know if this will make any difference, but what if you use small serrated scissors (like Kay Buckley scissors) this should provide you with a very wee serrated edge on the cut fabric and allow for an easier turn under. I will test this theory sometime today. Terry
Looking lovely Ms. Tara. Will I have the pleasure of seeing this beauty in person this week?
Cant help with any of your questions but fray stop might be your friend in this instance...
I've ordered this from Threadbear. Should come in the next week or two. I think they had trouble getting some of the fabrics. I am NOT a needle turn person, have done a total of 4 blocks in my entire life, and I don't like doing it so I may be doing a very fine button hole stitch. I will see. Probably crazy doing this quilt but I just love what I have seen so far
Now I am no expert when it comes to needle-turn (as you well know!!), but I do know the antique quilts that I have seen in the UK were raw edge on the chintz motifs and all done with a delicate and dense blanket stitch…..and you know how I LOVE blanket stitch Tara!!….. Just my 2 cents worth but it is probably too late now! It is all looking gorgeous. Hugs xx
The petra Prins piece is much easier to needle turn than is the glazed chintz. Also the flowers on the glazed chintz are slightly larger than those on the Petra Prins fabric.
Your version of the center is lovely. I just wish I was that far along on mine.
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