Daisy's workshop - playing with applique

Here are few photo's from a recent book cover/ applique workshop

held at Heaths Country Store

It was a chance to learn about the various

different kinds of applique and try them out.

Playing is the best way to learn.

 Getting a feel for the fabric and the machine

and just seeing where it takes you.

Using bonderweb gives a very crisp edge and holds

everything in place with a warm iron.

You are then free to stitch in the detail.

An early start to a Christmas project.

From a book by Anni Downs

Angels singing carols.

A fun dwelling with blanket stitch on the window.

(I secretly want to live here!)

Time for a cup of tea and a gingham heart!

These petals are being arranged so they can be pinned

in place ready for some needle turning applique.

This book cover was made using lively African fabrics.

Part of the design was backed with bondaweb 

and the shapes were cut out and arranged on a 

complimentary fabric, stitched round and finished

off with a binding.

A dresden plate design was used on this book cover...

with a pocket on the back to hold some pens.

Such pretty Russian dolly fabric.

This turn and flip book cover was made using

Rachel Ashwell's new quilt fabric and embellished

with ribbons, buttons and ric-rac. 

Yummy!

Here's hoping you all have a great weekend.

Hugs

Daisy xxx