Category Archives: Machine applique

Eight 12 x 12s finished or almost finished

Posted on May 4, 2017 by admin

For the April meeting of my 12 x 12 group, we brought in everything we’ve done since we started in Sept. This is the half way point for the group. I’m fairly pleased with my progress. My goals for this … Continue reading →

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Mizrach is almost finished

Posted on March 2, 2017 by admin

I sewed a tight zigzag or satin stitch around each appliqué piece. I don’t always do that. Lately I’ve been sewing a straight stitch on the edges. The latticework is stitched with one needle, by eye, without drawing it first. … Continue reading →

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WIP which is now a “mizrach,” rather than an amulet

Posted on February 20, 2017 by admin

My daughter suggested I use the periwinkle on top of the dark blue, for the upper “window.” What a good idea! I had to cut out a new periwinkle piece as the other one was the wrong size, and I … Continue reading →

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Work in progress- 12 x 12 amulet

Posted on February 17, 2017 by admin

I’m working on a new 12″ x 12″ amulet, with fusible applique. I’m having trouble picking the color for the center top “window.” At first I thought the periwinkle below was the right color. Here I am cutting it out with … Continue reading →

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First Chanukah quilt

Posted on January 6, 2017 by admin

I’ve never made a Chanukah quilt, so this is my first. I started it on January 1, which was the last day of Chanukah. I used the same fabric as the previous quilt. Someone asked me if it was hand … Continue reading →

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