Thursday, November 10, 2011

APPLIQUILTING

I know you are going...SAY WHAT!!!!

In an email I was telling Cindy (Just Cindy) what I was doing and she said she calls it Appliquilting.

I have been so busy that it is hard to sit down and just sew, so it is nice to have a project set up that I an come to and work on sporadically.

This is where the Appliquilting comes in.....I am doing the blanket stitch to the whole quilt, sandwich and all....gobble gobble.

I love how the back looks. I think I am going to do some cobble stone in between the stems and basket....

Then Cyndi told me about this contest at the Missouri Quilt Co. She thought I might enjoy doing it. It started November 1st and ends Dec. 31st.

Part of the rules is you use one Summer Breeze charm pack, I ordered 3 just in case.

Sadly, this is where the charm packs lay, still in their wrapper. Poor charm packs.....maybe soon I will get to them????

Also....Day Star, the winner of the Beam N Read is a no-reply, didn't know that when her name was chosen. I am going to give this person until Sunday to send me her address and contact me, if not, then another winner will be chosen.
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40 comments:

  1. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingNovember 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I love the appliqué...and the pattern on the back!Someday I want to try appliqué too!

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  2. SnoodlesNovember 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Wowser! Love how the back looks, Barb! Keep up the good work!

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  3. Cheryl WillisNovember 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    years ago I use to do a raw edge applique tulip as an alt block and one of the kids turned it over and said, why don't you just do this it would be faster. So we made up a bunch of blocks where I just sewed on the drawn line, turned out to be one of my favorite quilts, looked embroideried, set them with 16 patch scrappys. Now I need to try it as the quilting, looks promising as a TO DO cw

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  4. FionaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love it.... all in one.... and I love the background you have for the flowers too.... pretty charm pack...
    Hugz

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  5. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    it is amazing. good work. hugs

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  6. JustCindyNovember 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I forgot to tell you that appli-quilting is addicting. I have done them and changed the bobbin thread to match the top thread and it turned out so cute. The Summer Breeze charm packs are so pretty.

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  7. SewCalGalNovember 10, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    You do beautifil applique' work. Have fun in the contest. Love the fabric.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  8. JoannaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Your applique looks so smooth. I sometimes end up with buckling. And I love the flower design.

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  9. LesleyNovember 10, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Barb, This is so funny...I just got home from a fabric shop with fabric and a pattern to make a tablerunner and it is done just like what you're doing...machine button hole stitch through all the 3 layers (thin)...so when I'm done, can I say I'm a novice appliquilter? If I need help, I know who to call!
    Cheers!

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  10. VivianNovember 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Your project looks great, front and back. I've done appliquilting now and then, especially when I'm in a hurry and time is short. Takes care of two things at once. It's efficient and gives us more time for the next project.

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  11. PattyNovember 10, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Looking good Barb!

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  12. Kim BrackettNovember 10, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    That's so cool! Love the way the back looks. And the front too, of course!

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  13. suemacNovember 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    I like it. The back looks as good as the front stitching wise. I love Summer Breeze. I have twelve f.q.'s but have not made anything with it yet.

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  14. Diane HNovember 10, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    That looks great - what a fabulous idea!

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  15. BetsyNovember 10, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    It looks great Barb. Cindy always gives me the best tips

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  16. West Michigan QuilterNovember 10, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Love your applique. What a clever idea too. Love how the back looks.

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  17. KaHollyNovember 10, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    It looks great, front and back!!

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  18. Wacky WomanNovember 10, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Oooooooooooo, I like it!

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  19. beaquilterNovember 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I just tried that link and found the charm packs, but now they are OUT of stock, boo hoo, wonder how long it will be?!

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  20. SheilaNovember 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Wonderful idea , kills two birds with one stone so to speak and looks great !

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  21. JacquelineNovember 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    The back is almost as pretty as the front, only in a minimalistic way.

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  22. onlymehereNovember 10, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I've never heard of this before and it's fun to see the back and how it's turning out. Is it bad to hope that this "no reply" winner doesn't get back to you so I have another chance at winning? Yes, I'm soooooo bad that way, lol! Have a great day!

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  23. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsNovember 10, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    That is so beautiful!! Great work!

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  24. hettyNovember 10, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Your appliquilting is great! I have never tried it myself, but it looks like a time saver.

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  25. MysticaNovember 10, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Its because you are so neat that it looks good. I doubt anyone could do blanket stitch so nicely that the back looks as good as the front!

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  26. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsNovember 11, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Appliquilting...great idea, love yours. xo

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  27. QuiltSueNovember 11, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    The back of the quilt is looking as lovely as the front. You've made 2 quilts in 1 I reckon.

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  28. ooglebloopsNovember 11, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Love the appliquilting!!! And love you putting my quilt retreat in your sidebar- thanks!!!!!!!

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  29. andsewonNovember 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Looks great Barb! I begin doing this a few years ago after doing an online work shop with Pat Sloan. Love the way the backs look! Pretty charms. Look forward to seeing your project!

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  30. CalicojoanNovember 11, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Nothing looks better to my eye than a great applique. I love the lines you the back of the quilt!

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  31. YvetteNovember 11, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Now why does your back look so good? That's fantastic!

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  32. Ivory SpringNovember 11, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Very nice, Barb. Do you use a walking foot to do your buttonhole stitches since the quilt is already sandwiched?

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  33. John'aLeeNovember 11, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    What fun! It is beautiful!

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  34. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)November 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love the term appliquilting! The back of your quilt is going to look wonderful.

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  35. Kim D.November 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Cute Applique Barb, it sounds like you've been a busy women. I like the way you are appliquing through the layers, designer Patrick Lose was a guest speaker at one of our Quilt retreats and he used the same technique for his small wall hangings. I'm sure those layers make a great stabalizer too. I've been MIA and I miss my blogger friends. Have a lovely weekend!

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  36. barb's creationsNovember 12, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I haven't seen this method for appliqueing,looks great Barb and the charm pack looks so pretty :) Barb.

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  37. Melissa ;-)November 13, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    "Appliquilting" - I like that.

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  38. Enjoying the ChaosNovember 13, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I hope she replies for the 'Beam' - but if not you could always pick me!!!

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  39. Joanne LendaroNovember 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    LOVE IT!! You do such great work!!

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  40. MargaritaJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    What fun Barb, How did you stick it on???Vliesofix?? Might have to give it a try. Is your project very big? Questions questions, sorry but I really would love to know.

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