Welcome to the Stitch it and Gift it blog hop. Firstly I need to thank Carla for host us again. I hope you have been following all week. There has been lots of great posts so far and we are going to continue on our gift giving way with today's crew
Thursday, November 14th
Cynthia's Creating Ark You are here
Songbird Designs
Farm Quilter
Kathy's Kwilts and More
Bumbleberry Stitches
Quilt Schmilt
Now if you have missed the previous days here is the full list for you to visit once you are done here.Songbird Designs
Farm Quilter
Kathy's Kwilts and More
Bumbleberry Stitches
Quilt Schmilt
Every year I like to make some handmade gifts. Now sometimes I sew something small like pin cushions, handmade cards or I create something in the kitchen, like biscuits, cakes, chocolates etc.
This year I wanted to make some of these reverse applique wall hanging/table runners.
They are made with two layers of fabric with fusible between the fabric layers, right side up with batting and backing fabric, so you have a quilt sandwich. I use 505 basting spray when I baste small projects. Once the sandwich is ready -
Have you ever wonder how food terms are also quilting terms, quilt sandwiches, jelly rolls, layer cakes,etc?
Sorry I am just wondering!
Anyway back on track at this point I used the Westalee Designs Feathered Leaf template for the Black and White pair and the multi colored one above and I used the Feathers template set for the purple one. Then you quilt the design you want. The possibility are endless with all the rulers available. Once you have finished Stitching the design you use a sharp pair of scissors and cut out the top fabric sections you want to cut out, very carefully so you don't cut through the second layer. See the picture below on the right that has half the leaves cut out.
At this stage you press as per your fusible instructions to help seal your raw cut edges. Then bind your project and hanging sleeve if desired.
These make great gifts, imagine how it would turn out in Christmas fabrics. If I find some free time I may stitch one up in Christmas fabric.
A close up of the purple feather wall hanging.
These are going to some of my family as their Christmas presents.
Now make sure you pop over and visit my blogging friends to see what they have been up to.
Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia
PS I do run workshops on this technique in the shop regularly, so if you are in South Australia and are interested please contact me for more details.
Thanks for sharing that very cool technique and the beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! A neat way to make a runner.
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning runner and I am sure all the relatives who receive them will love them. Hugs, Susie xx
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing table runners. The technique sounds like it would be fun to try. So many ideas... so little time!
ReplyDeleteMelvaLovesScraps(at)NolanQualityCustoms(dot)com
Wow! It’s a technique I’ve yet to try!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous table runners. Thanks so much for describing the technique!
ReplyDeleteI want to be in your gift list. Those runners are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery nice explanation of this technique.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky are your family members to receive such a beautiful gift? Your technique is very cool and loved how you explained it. Thank you so much for that and for joining the Quilt It and Gift It Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteWow those are gorgeous, lucky family members.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! Your family members must be thrilled with your gifts!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty!! Your feathers would look awesome with ombre fabric behind it...rather like the first one pictured!! Reverse applique looks like fun and I'll need to try it out!
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting tutorial. I learned to do reverse applique very differently. I would like to try your method with the fusible. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt's been years since I did any reverse applique. Yours turned out great! They are going to make great gifts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table runner! These will make wonderful gifts. Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. Reverse applique is a technique I need to try and your small quilt would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat way to make these runners/wall hangings! I've not done any reverse applique, but it looks fun. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are awesome! I really like how narrow and long they are too. I need to try this! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fabulous runner. My daughter really likes skinny runners down the center of her table and your design is just perfect for that!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, all of the colorways. What perfect gifts they will make.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect way to use Westalee Rulers in your reverse appliqué wall hangings! Love them and thank you for the idea!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning! These will make great gifts!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour runners/wall hangers are stunning. Great gift idea.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love doing reverse applique! Thanks for sharing xx
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