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Out of my comfort zone

October 14, 2011 11 Comments

I am still here! After too much play at the computer with new designs, I finally chose one to work with.

I am making applique. I am not too happy. But it could be worse. Fortunately, the pattern is symmetrical and I can cut two and even four pieces at once.

At this point I would have liked a serious reason to give up! But I spent way too much time with the pattern so I felt that I have to go on.
 

What do you think I am doing here ? Yes, I am that crazy! I am gluing the applique pieces on the background fabric- on the floor. It looks like I am basting a quilt. And it is 9 PM.

 

I am lazy. For applique I don’t transfer the pattern to fabric. I tape the paper pattern on the window and on top of it I tape the background fabric. Then I glue the pieces on the background, on the window.

But where to find natural light at 9 PM, when I finished cutting the applique pieces?
I especially drawn the pattern with thick lines  so it can show up more easily through the fabric. And because I work with white fabric, I noticed that I don’t need natural light and window to see the pattern through fabric. So I taped the paper pattern to the floor and on top of it I taped the background fabric.

And I did it! And it worked!  But I used too much glue and the paper glued to back of fabric!
Now I am wondering: should I add trapunto under the applique or not? We will see! 
Happy weekend to you all!
Geta
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  1. Maria says

    October 14, 2011 at 9:18 am

    It looks great! I can't wait to see your progress!

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  2. Barb says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    I love love what you are doing…..

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  3. LynCC says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    I just love watching your projects, Geta. 😀 Glue is awesome stuff!

    Reply
  4. Alexandra says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Nu pot sa cred! Abia astept sa vad ce iese!!!

    Reply
  5. susiloci says

    October 15, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Estoy deseando ver avanzar ese proyecto, son unas flores preciosas.

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  6. Quilting Yai Yai says

    October 16, 2011 at 12:06 am

    What a great idea! I learn so much from you.
    Thank you!
    Hugs, Deborah

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  7. Arco-Iris a metro says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Am I missing something? You don't use HEAT n BOND or Steam a Seam? Would that not be MUCH easier than glueing? Is it a new technique?

    Paula, Arco Iris a Metro , PORTUGAL

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  8. Liz Renner says

    October 31, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Geta, I have followed your progress for a while now and am impressed with your talent. You are amazing! To take this on and excel to your level is wonderful to see.

    This applique baby quilt is great! I love your eye for color, balance and creative ways to create your art.

    If I may, I'd like to mention Steam-A-Seam 2 to try for your fusible projects. Have you used it? I LOVE it and use it a lot. I'd be glad to talk to you about it or you can go to the internet for help.

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  9. Marlene says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Geta, this work is very beautiful!
    How do you get this effect in relief? The flowers have petals of laterals smaller than the other?
    Bjs
    Marlene from Brazil

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  10. shawkl says

    December 11, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Geta,

    What software are you using to draw your sphere designs? I'd love to adapt some "flat" ideas into a sphere. I use Illustrator, but am not an expert at it…and have not had any luck in figuring out how to make that work for me.

    Any help or ideas would be appreciated.

    Kathy
    http://www.shawkl.com (blog)
    shaw.kathy@yahoo.com (email)

    Reply
  11. Prattling Patty says

    June 15, 2013 at 3:42 am

    The trapunto I have seen here is amazing. Beautiful work! I will be following your work…

    Reply

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