New quilt, new technique!

I finally finished one of the two quilt tops I made some time ago.
Since I used a new technique, it was a fun project and I was anxious to see it finished.

raw edge applique quilt pattern

Do you remember the top? At the time I said after quilting it should look significantly different.

raw edge applique quilt pattern

I wanted to use the design for a quilt with a mosaic effect (like this “Secret Flower Garden” quilt). Then I changed my mind and instead of making each piece smaller to let the background visible in between pieces, I chose to highlight the edges of the pieces with a zig zag stitch. All I wanted was to make the shape of each piece clear.

raw edge applique quilt pattern

I don’t have a satin stitch on my machine so I stitched over the edges with a zig zag stitch twice – again, just to make the stitching more apparent.

I stitched for the first time only through the quilt top. Here are some “work in progress” pictures.

Then I made the sandwich and I quilted the entire quilt. Finally, I doubled the zig zag stitch.  Yes, I used the walking foot a lot! And I even loved it!

raw edge applique quilt pattern

It was a FUN project!

raw edge applique quilt pattern

pattern-available

Happy quilting!

geta

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13 Comments

  1. Dear Geta, I love your site and your technique. I am a little confused. You say you don't have satin stitch on your machine. If your machine does zig-zag all you do is shorten the stitch length down to next to nothing and voila you have satin stitch. I did applique for a childrens designer for years and if you have zig-zag you have satin stitch. P.S. What a difference it makes putting the stitching over the fabric. I piece of information I will keep in my head for future projects.

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