Block 9 of Elegant Garden is finished.
I am slow at appliqueing small pieces of applique. How small? I took a picture of a dime beside the corner flower.
Years ago I purchased Karen Kay Buckley's Perfect Circles, both the large and small sizes. This is what I'm using to make these perfect circles.
For the small circles that don't have applique on top, I'm using this product. I purchased it at a local fabric store. You can search for it online.
For the larger circles I trace the circles onto freezer paper, cut it out then iron onto the backside of the fabric. I also finger press the 'turn under' along the freezer paper but I remove the freezer paper before the applique is completely attached.
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Such a beautiful block with so many tiny pieces.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Those are some very small pieces, but they look perfectly done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing the comparison of the tiny circle. Wow, those are small. I also love to see processes of how others hand stitch. There are so many tiny pops of beautiful color in this quilt.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for your love of small stitching! It's really exquisite.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! That tiny little circle!! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLove the appliqué and the beautiful background fabric you are using for this block.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous block!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful tiny circles in one gorgeous block! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine trying to work with such tiny pieces. That block is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGretchen, you never shy away from these complex applique quilts, and you execute them so beautifully! I so enjoy watching you finish these amazing quilts! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block. I definitely need to go check out that product you recommend.
ReplyDeletethis is coming along very nicely....pretty block
ReplyDeletePretty block - love that little splash of yellow in the middle. xx
ReplyDeleteFast progress is not always the name of the game. :) The goal is to enjoy the process. Thanks for sharing in my Sew & Tell party. :)
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous block! Your applique blocks always amaze me, but that teeny tiny circle is really something!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, but I'm concerned that the embroidery is so light it hides in that background fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt is rather hard to see but I'm not going to redo it.
DeleteA pretty block! Oh boy, that circle is tiny and yes they are hard to needle turn when that small. I've used all three of those products to prep applique pieces and can't say I prefer one above the other. Whatever gets the job done!
ReplyDeleteGretchen, your needle turn is so beautiful and well-done! Your applique work is lovely, thank you for sharing your process!
ReplyDeleteYou do such beautiful applique, Gretchen! I just love this, but those flowers are so small! Thanks for joining us at Monday Musings!
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