Issue Seventeen
Applique
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Appliqué
Issue Seventeen 2015
Welcome Over the years we have both enjoyed experimenting with appliqué, incorporating this versatile technique into a number of different quilts and projects. One of my most enjoyable and challenging applique projects was a Dear Jane quilt, which is sitting in my cupboard waiting completion. This quilt was my first real introduction to appliqué, with many of the 169 centre blocks being hand appliquéd. It proved to be an invaluable learning process and was a wonderful way to learn new skills as the quilt progressed. I recognized the improvement in my needlework skills over the two years it took to complete the quilt top. At times I was tempted to go back and redo some blocks, but I resisted for fear of never getting the quilt completed. This quilt became a yardstick for me, a kind of measurement of my appliqué skills (or areas for improvement!). One day, perhaps I will get time to finish this quilt. Lenna’s appliqué journey has been one that has been shared by many of her ‘kindred stitchers’. Over the years Lenna has produced a range of beautiful and intricate appliquéd quilt patterns which are showcased on her ‘Stitching Cow’ website. Lenna’s quilts and smaller projects are a testament to her ability to work with fabric and colour and the results are stunning. It is our hope that you too can explore and enjoy the different appliqué techniques we have included in this issue. Perhaps you will discover new and interesting ways to incorporate some appliqué into your next sewing creations. The possibilities are endless.
Warmly Lenna & Janice
Inside this issue: App Instructions
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Welcome
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Feature Photo
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Designer Profile
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In the Woods Doorstop
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Let’s Decorate
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Let’s Get Crafty Fabric Box
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Friendly Neighbourhood Tea Towel 15
Blogger Find
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Trio of Flowers Patchwork Bag
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Feature Photo
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Book Review
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Pinterest Favourites
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Wise Owl Glasses Case Video Demonstration Let’s be Inspired
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Tea for Two
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Etsy Find Molly and Mama
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Let’s Create
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Fabric Find
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Let’s Get Crafty Birdie Badge
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Subscriber Page
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Newsletter
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We Need Your Help
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Disclaimers
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Constant use will not wear ragged the
fabric of friendship
“One stitch at a time and anyone can do it! Just five minutes a day with a
few stitches done and you can achieve, not matter how busy your life is …”
Helen Stubbings
Designer Profile Stitching, quilting, appliqué, colouring and designing is my therapy and I cannot get by without some therapy each day. Wasting minutes of life staring at a television, in a doctor’s waiting room or at sports practice with idle fingers is not for me, which is why I always have some stitching close at hand. I grew up on a farm near a small town in South Australia, and after school joined the army. This meant a lot of moving around the country. I have lived in many different states of Australia and have had twenty two different homes.
Helen Stubbings of Hugs ‘n Kisses
Once I left home I enrolled in as many different classes as I could. My very first was at Country Bumpkin in Adelaide, South Australia. I gained new skills in a variety of embroidery techniques including silk ribbon, crewel, goldwork and wool embroidery which lead to a Certificate IV in Needlecraft skills. My family have been a wonderful source of inspiration for me. I began learning from my grandmother who was a seamstress. She could also knit, crochet and embroider, taking up quilting in her seventies. My mother was a florist and great with a glue gun and my father could put his hand to anything with metal or wood. Being a farmer he could fix anything.
“... stitching, quilting, appliqué, colouring and designing is my therapy and I cannot get by without some therapy each day.”
Designer Photo Gallery
Over the years I’ve tried almost every craft. At the age of eleven I was a Hobbytex master artist. I also dabbled in macramé, folk art painting, Knit Wit classes, terracotta pots, tissue box covers and dried flower art. You name it, I’ve tried it! My favourite technique at present is needleturn appliqué using a gluestick and special paper which we produce. I also enjoy English paper piecing and teach embroidery and Colourque®, a technique which uses colour pencils to achieve an appliquéd look. Owning and managing two businesses keeps me very busy. Hugs ‘n Kisses is my design business which officially started in Canberra in 2001. Pattern Press, my wholesale business began in 2005 and involves wholesaling my own designs as well as the pattern designs of other talented Australian designers. We currently operate out of my home in a purpose built studio, however it is taking over the rest of my home so plans are afoot to move.
Requirements List 9” (23cm) background fabric Fat eighth red tab fabric Assorted coordinating fabrics for appliqué and hexies—approximately 10” (25cm) squares of eight fabrics Pack of 1” hexagonal templates or 17 x Hugs ‘n Kisses precut iron on 1” hexies No 10 appliqué needle No 7 Crewel needle Sewline Glue Pen Roxanne Appliqué Glue Presencia Finca perle #16 threads to match chosen appliqué fabrics Strong blending appliqué thread (Superior superbobs) Fibrefill toy stuffing, rice, beans, walnut
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Into the Woods Doorstop Designed by Helen Stubbings of Hugs ‘n Kisses Approximate Size 7” x 8” (18cm x 20cm) NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern Find your favourite creatures hiding amongst the flourishing flowers on this stunning doorstop. Featuring pretty appliquéd daisies, it is the perfect decorating item for your home. Helen’s quick and easy appliquéing technique means that you will have this project finished in record time. Step 1 ~ Cutting instructions For cushion: From background stitchery fabric cut four template A—fabric selection from Primrose Sands range. From coordinating print cut: One tab 4” x 8” One base 7½” x 7½”.
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FABRIC SELECTION
Requirements List Tea towel 4" (10cm) length background fabric for appliqué 4" x 10" (10cm x 25cm) fusible webbing Two small feature buttons Off cuts of fabric for the appliquéd buildings Water soluble marker Black 100% cotton machine thread General sewing supplies
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Friendly Neighbourhood Tea Towel Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Tea Towel Size 19½” x 27” (50cm x 70cm) Length indicates fabric 44” (112cm) wide Brighten up your kitchen with this stylish appliquéd tea towel. Choose coordinating off cuts from your fabric stash and have fun creating your own little neighbourhood.
Step 1 ~ Cut the length of background fabric into two 4" x 22” rectangles, one for the front, the other for the backing. Trace the design onto the right side of one of the rectangles making sure that it is positioned in the centre. Use a water soluble marker and lightbox or well lit window.
Use this design to sew a collection of kitchen items. Trace the little houses separately and appliqué them on a pot holder or place mats.
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Book Review Home Quilt Home By Janet Clare Janet Clare is an established quilting and sewing tutor and has already successfully published two quilting books: Freya and Fred and Hearty Good Wishes. She is a fabric designer for Moda, is a regular attendee of Festival of Quilts and teaches workshops for quilt groups throughout the UK. She sells her quilt patterns through her own website and on Etsy.
Time for coffee… Home is where the quilt is! Appliqué and quilt your own home or your dream home with this collection of inspiring designs for quilts, wall hangings and cushions. Choose from townhouses to quaint cottages, seaside beach huts, converted barns and even shepherd's huts. There's a quirky quilted home for everyone, whatever your taste. Janet's distinctive style includes lots of freehand machine embroidery, hand stitchery and appliqué. As well as the 15 main quilt projects there is also a collection of extra ideas to sew smaller projects including a keyring; decorated napkins and even a quilted felt brooch. Janet uses a combination of sewing, quilting and appliqué techniques to create her quilt patterns including freehand machine embroidery and hand quilting, which are currently both very popular sewing techniques. All the quilting and pattern templates are included at full size for instant sewing. Templates can be mixed and matched to create your unique designs.
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Requirements List 8” square (20cm) feature fabric and batting 8”square (20cm) wool felt lining 5” square (13cm) background fabric 6” square (15cm) freezer paper Small offcuts of felt in light blue, dark blue, gray and yellow for owl 11” (25cm) length of Ric Rac DMC Embroidery threads—#3354 pink, #168 gray, #726 yellow, #3840 light blue, #312 royal blue Matching thread General sewing supplies
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Wise Owl Glasses Case
For helpful tips on the reverse appliqué technique used in this project, refer to the demonstration video.
Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 7½” x 4” (19cm x 10cm) Keep your reading glasses safe with this novel case. Step 1 ~ Transfer each shape of the owl separately onto the dull side of double sided fusible paper such as Visolfix or Heat Bond. Use a lightbox or well lit window if needed. Cut out each shape roughly. Iron onto your chosen wool felt using a warm dry iron, then cut out on the line. Peel off the paper when cool. Step 2 ~ Cut a 5” square of background fabric. Place the owl felt shapes onto the centre of the fabric and press into place using a warm dry iron. Sew to the background fabric using a small Whip stitch and one strand of matching DMC embroidery thread. Embroider the eyes and the glasses on the owl using Back stitch and two strands of contrasting thread.
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Sometimes your heart speaks best
through your hands. The Knit Cafe
Let’s Get Crafty Requirements List 4” (10cm) round craft box Fat ⅛th box base fabric 8½” (23cm) square of toning fabric for the box lid 6” x 16” (15cm x 42cm) wool felt DMC embroidery threads #349 Dark Coral and #712 Cream 5” (13cm) double sided fusible paper 4” (10cm) circle thick batting Spray adhesive Crewel no. 9 needle Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Scissors General sewing supplies
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Fabric Covered Craft Box Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 4” round (10cm) Make this decorative box to store pins, beads or buttons. Pretty little boxes covered with fabric always make great gifts for friends who love to sew. They are also ideal for storing jewellery or other treasured items. Step 1 ~ Make a template by drawing around the base of the box with a pencil onto lightweight cardboard. Repeat this process to make a template for the lid. Measure the depth of the box and add an inch to this measurement. Measure the diameter of the box by running a tape measure around the body of the box and add a ½”. Cut your fabric according to the measurement. For this 4” box, I cut a rectangle 12” x 5½”. Fold the long raw edges in by ½” and press lightly. Using a sharp pair of scissors, make small clips into the ½” allowance to the fold, space each cut approximately ½” apart. Open out the allowance and press flat.
Requirements List Six 2" x 4" (5cm x 10cm) rectangles for patchwork band One fat quarter of main fabric A for back, patchwork border and sides One fat quarter of main fabric B for base, sides and straps Three 4" (10cm) squares for Yo Yo flowers 7" x 11" (18cm x 28cm) appliquéd background panel 3" x 5” (8cm x 13cm) wool felt for leaves ¼" x 9" (5mm x 23cm) ribbon for stems DMC embroidery thread to match felt and stems 23" x 29" (60cm x 75cm) medium weight batting 16" x 29" (40cm x 75cm) lining fabric Freezer paper Water soluble marker Walking foot for sewing machine
Trio of Flowers Patchwork Bag Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 14” x 11” (35cm x 28cm) NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern. This patchwork bag is both pretty and useful. The front is embellished with easy to make Yo Yo flowers and simple hand embroidery. Use as a sewing bag or as a travel companion. It will be admired by all who see it.
Step 1 ~ Trace the appliqué design onto the background fabric, including the outer line. This is the finished size and will help with cutting back at a later stage.
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