A little finish and another start

"A Merry Christmas Garden"

Block 1 is finished and I have a new found like of Needle turn applique.

I am looking forward to playing with block 2 but first I think I need to have a play with these lovelies.

Sue Spargo's 2014 BOM

I signed up for this one so long ago and then it feels like it has taken and eternity for Block 1 to get here.  I have been so eagerly awaiting it, that now it's here I feel a little bit out of my depth with it.

The colours are beautiful. The wool's, silks and all the different threads.

Yikes, hope I can do this project justice.  I also feel that this is one project that I

really should devote time to as soon as it gets here so that I don't get to overwhelmed,

fall behind with and never finish.

Enjoy your Friday.

It's the Millrose get together tomorrow.

Can't wait to catch up with all the amazing talented ladies.

hugs Sharon

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Something new .....

I am thinking that 2014 for me is the year of the starts 

and my only hope is that I also manage some larger finishes!   

This new start is

"A Merry Christmas Garden" by Gail Pan

I first fell in love with this one after only seeing Block 1 at a Stitching day with Gail late last year.

Then I got to see Claire's almost completed version in person in January. Then Nicky at my LQS posted a pic on Facebook late last week of the fabrics she had selected for the BOM through her shop. Instantly I was  sold and the very next day

 I was there picking up my first block :o)

The only thing that was worrying me was the needle turn.

I love the look but Needle turn and I don't get along so well so I am trying another

method and am pleased to say that I think I have finally found a method that works for me.

I actually have edges on these that I am happy with thanks to this stuff.....

If you have not seen this before. You trace your shape onto it and cut out. Then iron it to the wrong side of your fabric and trim to a scant 1/4". I then use a little applique glue to hold in place on your fabric and then you start your needle turn. It gives you a great edge to turn against. 

When washed, the glue washes away and you are left with just a few fibers from the Applique sheets.

If you have been thinking about this project here is a link to my LQS.

Give Nicky a ring :o)  (I'm always happy to enable, you can thank me later! lol)

OK, got to go, blogs to read and more Needle turn to be done.

Happy Valentines Day,

Sharon xx

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