Sunday, October 10, 2010

My Fabulous Finish

I am so SUPER EXCITED to share my latest finish with you - my holiday table runner. This is my first big fusible applique project and I am so very proud of it! It might have taken me a few weeks to get it completed, but it turned out just as I imagined. I am so glad I used the black fabric in place of the light blue...it is much more my style and matches my home decor much better. I spent a lot of time practicing the applique snowflakes before working on the actual runner and they were a wonderful challenge with all the curves and turns. I used a new to me paperbacked fusible web by Shades Textiles called Soft Fuse and I must say, it is the best fusible web product I have ever worked with - it is very thin, flexible, and soft - so soft, you can't even tell I used a fusible product - this will be my fusible web of choice for all my applique projects (no affiliation - just a happy customer)! If you missed some of my earlier posts, this Holidays to GO! table runner is a free project from AccuQuilt - and used the Holiday Medley die for the GO! fabric cutter...it has a finished size of 12" x 46", so it is quite large. I was pretty happy with my 96 pieced half square triangles and my "getting better every time" binding skills. All in all, this is one of my finer finishes (I'm glad I took my time) and I can't wait to do another applique project!...maybe a fall project with leaves, acorns, and pumpkins...

15 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your beautiful finish! The black fabric really shows up well in the close up photo. I'll look forward to seeing your next applique project.

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  2. Belinda, it's FABULOUS! Love the contrast. I know you'll enjoy it for years!

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  3. It turned out gorgeous, Belinda! I love the use of the black fabric with your snowflakes instead of the light blue!

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Robin

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  4. Just beautiful, Bel. Congratulations on a great finish!

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  5. That's beautiful Belinda! Love the black fabric, it would go better than the blue with my decor too! A fall project would be great!

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  6. Wow that is fantastic!! I can't believe that is your first. You did a wonderful job, and I would want to do another too, if I were you!

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  7. Wow, it is just beautiful! Great work.

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  8. It turned out just perfect! Now you just have to wait until December...

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  9. Very cute finish! I like your version much better than the original.

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  10. It's absolutely fabulous Belinda!!!!

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  11. Very nice - really cool! I don't like to bind and have to continue to work at those skills too - when I'm sewing in hand, I prefer cross stitch...but it is worth it to have a finish!

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  12. Hope you made it home safe and sound Belinda. Loved the class and love this runner. It would look really nice with the beautiful snowflake ornament I received with you-hmmmm?

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