but the experience of making the centers of little Dresden plates
has changed all of that for me.
I now – LOVE – freezer paper appliqué.
& I think I’ve gotten pretty good at it.
Practice is the only real solution to this obstacle.
Practice easy techniques using the best tools available.
I now find it to be very easy & I love the challenge &
the self satisfaction that comes with each completed project.
That’s the best advice that I can offer you,
that & show you those easy techniques.
Sit back & view these images & short videos & also
go to my Instagram for more short videos that I made just for you!
First use the Apliquick bars to cover the freezer paper shapes. It’s a little different for the round shapes vs. a straight edge & point. You can see the differences in these 2 vidoes.
After the appliqué shapes are made
glue them onto the background fabric.
Stitch them with the tiny blind hem stitch that I use,
or use your favorite appliqué stitch by machine or by hand.
The threads should match the appliqué shape being stitched down,
not the background fabric.
Next you’ll need to CAREFULLY cut slits behind each shape
so the freezer paper templates can be removed.
Use sharp serrated scissors for best results.
With a white cloth, generously wet the shapes.
It’s only necessary to wet the applique shapes.
No need to get the whole block wet.
Let the piece sit for a few minutes
until the glue has a chance to release the paper.
A gentle pull on opposite sides of each shape
will release the paper from the stitches.
If the paper doesn’t easily release,
it’s probably not wet enough.
I’m loving Jen Kingwell’s newest line,
Winkipop by Moda.
I hope that I’m changing your mind about trying freezer paper applique.
Lollipop Tree is a cute little quilt that you can treat yourself or a friend to this Christmas season & for many Christmas seasons to come! Actually you could probably make one for you & a friend if you set your mind to it.
Of course it has Tiny Dresden plates!
The paper template is included in the magazine, but if you’re like me & prefer to cut around plastic templates & don’t have one yet, you can find them on my website here.
Their magazines are always loaded with lots of quilts, exhibits & other quilt stuff to drool over! Look what’s included in this issue:
In your November-December 2020 issue:
Meet with Terrie Mangat
Exhibition: White Christmas with Reiko Kato and her students
The #SewPink Initiative was created by ByAnnie.com LLC to raise awareness for breast cancer throughout the year. Our efforts culminate in an annual blog hop during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote self-care, awareness, early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer.
We all have many family members & friends that have experienced breast cancer. Due to cancer research, many of them thankfully are survivors! Best chances of survival are to catch it early. Please don’t be afraid of having screening done. It’s not fun, but it’s definitely not that bad. I’ve been having intrusive screening every year since my early 30’s because of family history. It hasn’t stopped me from going every year anyway! In my experience the staff are always very thoughtful & caring. If you’ve had a bad experience, go somewhere else! If you’re nervous, take a friend to wait with you if possible. Just get it done.
Would you like to make a sweet little quilt for a dear friend that may be going through treatments now or maybe is a breast or other cancer survivor?
Maybe you just want to make a cute little quilt?
I designed this “pink” quilt for those of us that don’t want the constant reminder of cancer, but instead, love.
The #SewPink Initiative was created by ByAnnie.com LLC to raise awareness for breast cancer throughout the year. Our efforts culminate in an annual blog hop during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote self-care, awareness, early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer.
Quilting my way through life! 