One Bead
Finally got one done….hopefully in time for the sneak peak!!
This was my first attempt at appliqué (that you can really count anyway). I can’t believe how hard it was to make a perfect circle (but it may be just because it was my first attempt). I attempted the foil technique first because it looked easier. After a failed attempt I ended up lightly starching the sides and ironing over my template. It was really hard not having points in sections of my circle. Its a good thing I only needed to use 1/2 the circle because it gave me the option to use the nicer halves for my block lotto submission. If I have the time I may try the inset approach.
Thank you again Sophie for pushing me to try something I haven’t tried before.
Helen
Nashville, TN
Yes, you’re in time for the sneak peek. It will go out sometime tomorrow.
Appliqué, like many things, does get easier/better with practice. I love the fabrics in your block and think your first effort is pretty darn good.
I love the look of your bead blocks…is there someplace to get the pattern? crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Hi if you go back into “at a glance” you should be able to download the pattern and read the tips and various ways to attempt it…they are amazing!
Helen, that is one good looking bead!
Thank you 🙂
It took me 2 hours and 45 minutes to iron the circles, 30 minutes to sew around with the machine and 5 minutes to assemble the rest. I was almost late picking up my son. It was definately a challenge, it looked so easy…. wouldn’t have guessed it would have taken me so long. Next time I’m trying the freezer paper method (if I can find it) that everyone is talking about.