It’s the day before I fly to Williamsburg to attend The Elly Sienkiewicz Applique Academy and I should be packed by now, but I am not. I am too busy working out the rest of the border on Circle of Tulips and I want to get it figured out before I go….so I can relax!
So, in my last post I figured out how to center the swags and how to fill in the space between the swags.
My next step was to decide how curvy I wanted the scalloped edge to be. (Not terribly curvy, I thought, because I have to bind the curve.) So this is what I did…
I took a piece of upholstery vinyl and placed it on the already marked swag. Next, I marked some placement lines with a Sharpie marker. The vinyl is clear, but it really is there!
Next, I drew a curved line 3 1/2″ away from the bottom edge of the swag. Then I cut the upholstery vinyl on the curve, making sure that the Sharpie line was on the template, so I could see it.
Now I can line up the template and draw a consistent curve…..with a water soluble marker…not a Sharpie!!
My plan is to stop stitching at the drawn line, so that when I cut the excess fabric and batting off I am not cutting through the stitching.
Splendid!! Now I really must go and pack!!
Til next time….
Kerry
Simple Bird Applique 
Way to go, that looks fabulous! Have fun at your workshop…
It’s beautiful, magnificent, gorgeous hand quilting…nothing else can be said!
That is just Stunning!! Wow!! Have a great time away.
Oh my! You make me want to try and learn hand quilting…yours is beautiful. And I am jealous! You are off to stitch in Williamsburg with Elly! Enjoy!
Thanks for taking the time to post this great tip. Your stitching is something to strive for. Elly’s Academy is on my bucket list. Hope you are able to do a brief post about it in the future.
You are JUST a marvel! I’m so inspired by you!!!
I never would have thought of this, but it is brilliant. I’ll definitely file this idea away. Have a wonderful time.
So great! Thanks for sharing that. Nice stitches too.
Enjoy the appliqué class! Every girl has that on her wish list!
Thanks for sharing! You always make things look so simple. Enjoy your class. I hope to be able to attend some day.
Looks wonderful! I’m just a beginner trying to quilt in a straight line with matching stitches. 🙂
I have done only a little appliqué. I do not find it relaxing or easy. But I thoroughly enjoy reading about your procedures and thought processes as you plan and execute your beautiful work. Your enthusiasm for quilting and appliqué is inspiring. I must try more of it! Carol in Texas
Great idea to use the vinyl! Have fun at Elly’s academy; hope you have pics to share when you get home.
Your quilting is beautiful Kerry. Have the best time with Elly! Soooo want to go one day!
Just love your work!! Please share how you hand quilt and the batting you use You do make it seem so easily