For a while now I have been wanting to learn a little about stitching down raw edge applique with a very small zig zag stitch.
I have been making some table runners for around the house and
Samelia's Mum had done a table runner that was the inspiration for my attempt at this form of stitching.
I used Invisafil 100 wt thread for the zig zag stitching and set the stitch to 1 wide by 1.5 long on my Janome.
As a beginner in this form of stitching I was quite pleased with the outcome.
I did match stick quilting for the background and ended up with a runner that was just the right size for a chest of drawers in Linda's bedroom.
Some Laura Ashley sheeting fabric made a nice, colour co-ordinated backing for this household item.
2 comments:
applique looks good, another technique on my to do list, really like the fabric with the butterflies so pretty and I am sure Linda loves it too.
Appliqué is a skill that has intimidated me. My sister is a whiz at it, but I find it too fiddly, especially the corners.
Your blue runner is lovely. I like the fabrics you used.
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