Back-basting is also the technique I'm using on the next block which is block 24. When I start working on a new block, I look at it and think, this is going to take forever, but it doesn't.
I remember as a little girl watching my mother applique and thinking, "Someday I want to do that." Now I am!
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It's a beautiful block! :)
Nice block...what is the next one? I have butterfly weed in my garden too.
Good fabric choices.
I like that block - the leaves really catch my attention. I was surprised to see the butterfly blooming now - I have one plant that grew wild and it blooms in July and I never see it after that. I saw one growing by the road around that time too I was going to mark it so I could dig it up in the fall and move it near to the garden area and I forgot - I will need to find some seeds as I would like to have more of it growing.
Lovely block love the fabrics your chose too, and pretty butterfly weed plant.
Really nice block! Never heard of butterfly weed plant but I shall go and google it!
That block is beautiful and so is the plant. I am enjoying watching you progress with the blocks.
Great block to finish just as we move into Fall.
Your applique block is gorgeous! So glad fall is arriving!
Your block is charming! What is back basting applique? I use the freezer paper and starch method and am pretty much self taught so not exposed to other methods.
I saw the photo of the pretty yellow flowers and thought you had grown them along your fence row until you said they were weeds! A rose by any other name!
Block 24 is called Crossed Pinecone Variation. I'm making nice progress but I don't think it looks like pinecones at all. I think it looks more like a snowflake in beige and red. I love the butterfly weed. I haven't noticed it attracts butterflies though.
Your block is beautiful!
I watched a video lesson on back basting, but I haven't tried it yet. It looked sensible but fussy...
I like backbasting when there are small curves close together. I'm able to stitch easier than trying to use the freezer paper needleturn method. It works for me but not everyone likes it and that is ok. I do freezer paper too but I'll do any method to get the job completed. I'm not an expert but applique is just like any other skill, practice, practice, practice.
I have never tried back basting. I will have to research it. Thanks for sharing your lovely block with Oh Scrap!
I haven't tried back basting either, but I have tried to applique oak leaves and it is really HARD!
So you have done a fabulous job on this block!
For me anyway, it was far easier to back baste those leaves than freezer paper method. There isn't much space in between those curves. They're not perfect but I'm pleased.
Each time I see your post the blocks are stunning. Such beautiful work! Wendy at piecefulthoughts@gmail.com
Your applique is gorgeous! Thanks for linking up.
Dear Gretchen, I did enjoy reading you saying that when you were a little girl you watched your mum doing patchwork and wanting to do it too. How lovely that you are now making quilts for your children and grandchildren. Loved the photo of your hubby and DGS walking hand in hand, reminds me of my Hubby and our eldest GD walking down a lane hand in hand when she was 2years old and now she is away at UNI we do miss her as she always came for a sleep over on a Friday when she was home here. Hugs Glenda
Take care of yourself Glenda. You are now the grandmother the grandchildren watch doing quilting. What wonderful memories you are all making. Blessings, Gretchen
This is a unique block! You are really working hard on your applique and it has paid off!...
What a great looking block.
Looks wonderful for fall.
Oh what a beautiful block - and how very seasonal!
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