As I was getting ready to start the next (and last!!) block of Civil War Bride, I noticed the horse shapes looked a little challenging. If I were to cut in between the horse’s legs, there would not be much of a seam allowance.
Don’t get me wrong, I am always up for a challenge! But it just takes a few simple steps to turn a challenging shape into something very do-able. So here is what I did…
First, I added a few lines.
So, now I have 3 very simple shapes!
I prepped the legs and glued them in place…
I started to prep the body, but I thought the ears looked a little dicey. So I drew a line…
…..and I made another simple shape.
I glued the ear in place…
And, finally…a very easy to stitch horse! And I didn’t even break a sweat!
With this cooler than normal weather, I am able to hand-quilt most nights. The borders are coming along very nicely. I am finished the bottom border and I have passed the half-way mark of the side border.
Finally, here is the last completed block of Civil War Bride!
Til next time….
Kerry
Simple Bird Applique 
OH! MY! GOODNESS! You are such a clever girl!!! This is BRILLIANT!! Now your horse has a great dimensional look and you didn’t even have to ‘sweat’ for it!!
I am MOST impressed!!!
Love your technique…will keep in mind for those types of pieces. I truly never thought of doing that. thanks
Talented artistic and brilliant, too? You have it all, Baby!
Such a good idea! I will be sure to remember that when I come to a dicey area–make an extra line! Love how the hand quilting is coming along too. It looks FABulous.:)
That is clever thinking, wish I had thought of that when I did a couple of applique horses a few months ago, it also gives the horse shape a bit more dimension as well.
Your work is stunning.
Your blogs posts are like a continuing instruction book – I’m so glad I found your blog. Beautiful execution of that horse. Now how did you ever needle turn that ear? I’m in awe.
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this – I don’t always think of doing this but it sure makes the stitching a lot easier. Your bird block turned out very nice indeed!
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Good thinking 99!!
Great idea- I will try that block next-
Kerry, what a great idea. I will have to remember your solution when I get to the horses in my blocks. I will also try to use it on those little bird feet!! Love your eagles block… those little talons were a challenge too!!!! Great job!
You are just so clever. I think the horse has more dimension made your way and I hate trying to turn those places with such a small seam allowance.
Another great idea. I don’t think I would never have thought of that but will definitely remember it for future challenging bits and pieces.
I just came across your site. I LOVE applique. I am just a beginner at applique and quilting, but love it. I have saved your blog to my favorites and will definitely be checking it out more. I love your choice of color, and orientation/direction of prints, and your fussy cut butterflies in a previous post! Your stitching is beautiful, so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
Kerry, great idea for the horse’s legs. I’ll have to remember it for when I finally get to work on my CWB quilt.
Your quilting on “Stars for a New Day” makes it sing!
Duh…NICE fix! Why didn’t I think of that when I did those darn horses, LOL! Clever, as usual…
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
Well aren’t you clever!
Thank you so much for sharing this tip. I have been appliqueing for a long time and never even thought about doing it this way. It will be so much easier. Love to read your blog. You are so clever.