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Friday, May 31, 2024

PICK A PETAL -- MONTH 6

PICK A PETAL is the 2024 Block of the Month quilt designed by Jen Kingwell exclusively for The Quilt Show. It is FREE to Star Members, join today to take advantage of this great bonus. WATCH Jen's Show to see how she makes this quilt--it is FREE for EVERYONE all of 2024: Jen Kingwell Show 3401

This month we do more whimsical applique on another Log Cabin border. Which border it is on YOUR quilt depends on which photo you use as a reference. 

I discussed this on the MONTH 5 LIVE, see it again here: MONTH 5 LIVE

This photo is on The Quilt Show website. Find photos under SEE QUILTS.     Notice the bright aqua/purple block on the LEFT SIDE:


Here is the photo that was used with the KIT--I used it on the cover of my 2024 BOM Notebook:


My Notebook.  Now the aqua/purple block is on the bottom:



All this means is for ME, Month 6 is the TOP border, upside down. It doesn't matter what it is for YOU, we're going to make them all eventually. 

Here is mine in progress. All the stems are sewn by machine applique, blanket stitch with green thread. I wrote about that in detail in MONTH 5. Some shapes were sewn by machine, some are prepared for needle turn hand applique--the border travels with me so I can hand stitch while on the road:

Hearts and leaves waiting for hand applique

The apple and leaves ready for hand applique

Green gingham leaf ready for hand applique,
bottom motif to be sewn by hand, stem is done


Feel free to add your own whimsical flowers/shapes. This is a "magic" garden, anything goes.

On the LIVE for MONTH 6, Friday June 7, noon central, I will demonstrate how I secure the very thin 80 wt Quilters Select thread to the fine needle so it doesn't get unthreaded and how I hand applique. If there is anything specific you would like me to discuss or show, put a comment here or on the FORUM

As always, please share your progress or ask questions on the FORUM--everyone learns there.

Next month Jen introduces us to hand embroidery. I encourage you to WATCH THE SHOW--it is FREE FOR EVERYONE all year, not just Star Members. Tell your friends to watch. Jen discusses hand embroidery on the show:


Let's quilt,

Barbara


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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2024 at 7:14 PM

    Using the turned appliqué method, can you demo how to do some of the more unusual shapes.

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  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2024 at 1:24 AM

    I would like a decent picture of the quilt, as I live in Australia kits, books or templates were not available to me, so a good clear picture would be wonderful.

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    1. Barbara BlackJune 2, 2024 at 4:31 AM

      Great photos are on the website. Log in as a Star Member and go to the Gallery to see them. All the photos I use of the sample quilt come from there. The complete pattern is available free to Star Members, worldwide. After December 31, 2024 you can buy the pattern and templates from the designer.

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  3. AnonymousJune 8, 2024 at 3:58 AM

    If you can’t show how to do the sharp points, why not get Jen Kingwell to show us how to do them.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 16, 2024 at 12:38 PM

    I am looking for help with those teeny tiny circles. I have tried a few methods that just don't look good. Getting the smooth edges, even with starch. HELP! Loving this quilt. Like Jen said, it is calming for the brain. Except for these teeny circles. :-)

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    1. Barbara BlackJuly 16, 2024 at 1:50 PM

      I use Karen K Buckley Perfect Circles to get good turned circles. They include even very small circles. Also the kit included Mylar circle templates for every shape needed though I know not everyone bought the templates.

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