This weekend, I finished the last stitches on the Floral Delight applique from the Lancaster class I took with Linda M. Poole.

Linda teaches a freezer paper and glue stick method of applique. Draw your shapes on freezer paper and cut them out. Then use a glue stick to fold over your applique edges. Stitch all the layered sections together before appliquing the sections to your background fabric. With the paper still in.

I found it very difficult to stitch the flower pieces on top of each other and not catch the paper underneath. They took forever to stitch.

I was really worried the entire time I was stitching about having to cut the background once it’s all done to get the freezer paper out. I didn’t need to be, it was super easy to get the paper out. Just a bit of soaking in water, trimming the background and all of the papers came out with ease.

Would I use this technique again.. probably. I do like it better than needle-turn so far. Next I want to try the spray starch method.

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Thanks for your patience and understanding!

Daniel sleeping beside me in his basket.

The theme for this week’s virtual quilt contest is Story Quilts. The quilts are fantastic. Thanks to everyone that entered.

The first and second place winner of this week’s contest will each receive one of Mary Tatem’s new books Quilt of Joy or Quilt of Faith. Fine out more about these lovely books and to purchase them.

Now it’s time for you to vote for your favourite!!

• Voting is open Friday – Sunday @ 11:59 p.m.
• One vote per IP address (NOT email address), so have your family and friends cast a ballot for their favourite quilt (from home if you send it to coworkers)
• Winner announced Monday!

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Next week’s theme is Fathers. I’m looking forward to seeing your beautiful quilts. Get your cameras out!

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