Floral Fantasy is now ready for stitching. The entire border applique is glue basted in place. I might have to move something here and there while I stitch and pin in place but overall this is is. Keep in mind pieces will be smaller than they now appear as they have the seam allowance showing. It will take awhile for the applique to be finished – give me a couple months at least if not more as I will continue to work on other projects in process.
Part of my process includes rulers!
Picture from the book – glue, scissors to trim here and there were needed, long nose tweezers – things I use to make the job go smoothly.
Once I figure out where I want the pieces the glue goes on in dots – a little will hold it and if it does come loose sometime while I’m working – that is ok, just reapply.
The applique was all prepped off and on yesterday during the day. I continue to work on my Diamonds are Forever quilt off and on – I just don’t show it often as I haven’t really been working hard on it! Here is a start on the 8th diagonal row.
More work on Patchwork of the Crosses almost every night. This is part of Row 5 that I worked on Monday night.
Little quilting will get done today – near 70 today! After several chilly windy days I’m ready for an outside day. I am linking to Esther’s blog and Freshly Pieced Modern and Sew Fresh Quilts today if you want to look at some pretties
So, does this mean your quilting slows way down in the summer? You provide such amazing inspiration — I would say “slow and steady wins the race” but there’s nothing slow about your progress. Steady though. And a little everyday and before you know it you’re done. Fantastic!
Oh my gosh Karen your Floral Fantasy is Divine!!!!! I could almost see this hanging in a Huge cathedral entrance. I sure hope it ends up hanging in some very large area so it can be admired by many. Cheers Glenda
Stunning! I do love looking at your gorgeous work.
LOVELOVELOVE your Floral Fantasy! You always seem to get soooo much done in a day!! Thank you for sharing these photos!
We’ll get into the 70’s tomorrow – yay! It will be the first day in almost 3 weeks where I didn’t have something that I had/needed to do … my plan was to spend the day getting reacquainted with my needle and thread, but since it will be so nice, I ought to get outside and spread some mulch, etc. Or maybe just sit out on the deck and work with my hexies. 😉
Wow … your Floral Fantasy is spectacular!
Your work is just gorgeous! thanks for sharing with us
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Kathy
I love these. Your floral fantasy is stunning.
Great progress! Floral Fantasy is going to be a Must Submit to Quilt Show quilt! 🙂
I can’t imagine the tiny delicate stitches needed for Floral Fantasy. More than I would attempt! Your work is beautiful.
Just love seeing all the hand quilting on your blocks! And Floral Fantasy is so dreamy!
Always love seeing your work 🙂
wow, that floral fantasy is stunning!
Your Floral Fantasy is fabulous! (Had to keep the alliteration going!) Stopping by from Esther’s blog. Happy Wednesday! 🙂
Well… you were right.. I loved today’s post… I feel more prepared to glue baste after reading your other post too… this was was awesome showing your rulers to verify placement and centering! Thanks for showing your process… and I have some tweezers that will work Perfect! I used them for scrapbooking and they have very small tip… HOW EXCITED I AM! Love your POTC btw and your diamonds are moving right along too! Have a very blessed evening! Kathi
Hi Karen! In your tonight’s post (in Spain is night when your post arrives) I’ve learned how to sew needle turn appliqué. If I have seen it right you mark the appliqué forms on the right side of the fabric and then you glue bast it and that way you sew it easily. I was thinking about sewing another quilt I have already cut sewing some needle turn appliqué. Great!. Most of what I’ve learned about quilting has been self taught in internet through tutorials and video tutorials. Thanks very much for the quilting lesson, love!
The Floral Fantasy is gorgeous………..
Your quilts are beautiful
thanks for all the comments today about the Floral Fantasy quilt – I was not at home all day so I wasn’t able to respond and now I’m just plain tired! thank you everyone for the nice things y’all always say about my quilts – i appreciate it.
Beautiful Karen, I really think that black background with the streak is awesome.
Karen, I love your floral fantasy quilt. I have never used glue to baste like that may have to try that today. I am working on some layered flowers and the thread getting caught on my pins almost drove me batty yesterday. Thanks for showing your process. Do you have any problems with your marks rubbing off your applique pieces when you prepare the whole quilt ahead of time?
Wow your Floral Fantasy is gorgeous and so are your other projects. Beautiful.
Bunny
When I use Glue Baste It, sometimes the glue tip doesn’t allow me to get any out. I have to really really squeeze the bottle to get any. The tip is not dried up, but my hand gets so tired. Any suggestions?
Lin
Your applique Floral Fantasy quilt is simply stunning. Looking forward to following your progress. As I do with all your projects! Your work is incredible!