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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

HANNAH'S GARDEN

One of my UFO's is Hannah's Garden by One Day in May.  Its a 7-part pattern and I'm almost finished putting it together.



 Here are a few of my finished blocks


Most of the blocks have a combination of embroidery, needle-turn applique and 3D work.



Can you see the two rows of ecru stitching top and bottom?  This was new to me but gives it a beautiful finish.  You do a running stitch to the end, and then weave the embroidery thread back through the stitching line.  


I think the original design had different material, but when I went to buy the kit, there was a substitute piece.  I am still very happy with the colours and am eager to put it all together with the borders.



I must admit, I cheat a little on the needle-turn as I just can't seem to master the art.  I make the shapes first using applique paper which is water soluble and should partly dissolve when washed.  Then I applique the shapes directly onto my block.

Stay tuned for the full wall-hanging, I'll post the picture as soon as its done (dont hold your breathe, it could be a little while, there are quite a few UFO's......... LOL)

Happy sewing



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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 11, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Dawn ,wow this is beautiful,I love it,well done xx

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  2. Christine BAugust 12, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    What a beautiful quilt Dawn and your applique and stitching looks lovely! Christine x

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  3. LindaAugust 12, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Dawn you are sooooo talented! I love to see your pretty handiwork - it's worth the wait. :) Although I haven't practiced much at all, needle turn just hurts my hands. :( I think your applique idea is great.

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  4. AntheaAugust 12, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Hi Dawn - Hannah's Garden is looking just beautiful - well done! And if you are happy with the shapes & look that the Applique Paper gives you, I say 'go for it!' Everyone has their own method of needleturn

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  5. FionaAugust 12, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    It is so very beautiful Dawn... so much detail and beautiful stitching...
    Hugz

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  6. Seams Sew TogetherAugust 13, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Looks amazing, you are one busy little bee

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  7. CheryllAugust 13, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Oh my... this will be gorgeous when complete. LoVe it !
    Well done ! xox

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  8. Lady LindaAugust 14, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Your work is amazing. Just beautiful.

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  9. SusanAugust 15, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    This is a gorgeous quilt Dawn - nice to see something different pop up in blog land.

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  10. RaewynAugust 19, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Hi Dawn, this quilt is beautiful, you are doing a lovely job. I like that applique paper too, it's a great tool :-) The Garden Party quilt you made for your mother is absolutely gorgeous as well - bet she loves it!

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  11. ReneeAugust 25, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful work!

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