The applique item I was making has gone in the bin. I feel so much better for doing so and better still, it didn't involve a hissy fit!!!
It went wrong right from the start with too thin a background material. A very light stiffener was added to compensate, making it too stiff. Once the squares were joined, after making yet another mistake, they didn't align properly. The decorative top stitching I wanted to do just highlighted these problems even more.
So back to the beginning and I am leaving applique behind for now and doing a simple quilt which I know how to do reasonably well.
Watch this space!
Sorry that it didn't work out. I have seen some lovely appliqued quilts. Perhaps next time.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I knew it was wrong from the start, should have binned it earlier.
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ReplyDeleteLol - I started a confetti quilt in the summer (appliquéd circles onto squares) and that was the same - it didn't even make it into the bin, it's still residing at the back of my work table where I threw it in frustration xxx
ReplyDeleteNot a natural at it at all but got some new material today...
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