On Monday’s post, I showed a photo of one of the quarters of the applique I had done over the weekend. Last night, I finally got up my courage and sat down at the sewing machine to stitch the four quarters together. I was, as usual, practically breaking into a cold sweat at the thought of having to make sure my sewing was this precise, as my sewing machine skills are less than wonderful. But, thanks to the fabulous lines that one can use as matching points, with a little careful pinning I was able to stitch the four quarters together and now have a circle of fractured hearts. I didn’t have to frog stitch any of the seams!
The back shows just how perfectly the lines matched up. I don’t know that I’d want to try this with anything other than the shapes printed with Inklingo, though — as I doubt I could trace anything with this kind of precision. In fact, I wouldn’t even want to try. But now that I’ve got this block under my belt, I think I’m going to try one of the Celtic applique designs that are available in this collection.
One of the things I really loved about this applique block was that I set the size. I could have printed a 4″ block, a 6″ block, a 8″ block but I chose to print the design in quarters and then have a larger block that finishes at 14.5″ but I didn’t have all that fabric bunched up in my hand while I appliqued. That’s an added value for me, as my hand will begin to hurt very quickly if I’m having to hold a large piece of fabric.
I have an idea for the fall fabrics I showed a while back using Winding Ways blocks that’s begging to be made. I’m trying to resist but it’s getting more and more difficult. I have so many projects on the go and so many others in the ideas book that I’d like to finish at least one before starting this. Whether I can continue to resist the siren call of those Winding Ways blocks remains to be seen!
Lester was curled up asleep on the couch, showing us the paw pads on one of his feet.
While Smudge had taken over my desk chair.
Quilt Obsession 
Just wanted to stop by and tell say that you are an inspiration. I always look forward to your blog posts as all your work is beautiful 🙂
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I like the fact that you are able to choose the size. That is wonderful when designing your own quilt. Beautiful block!
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Isn’t this just fabulous! Kisses to the kitties 🙂 Ellyxx
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Now that’s a pretty block! Are you going to leave the centre as it is, or applique something? I would send a hug to the kitties, but I don’t think they would notice.
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Oh this is so pretty. It’s captured my own heart.
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Your applique project is wonderful Cathi! I know about that siren…..I’m sure you will resist for a little while…..or maybe not. Now I’m looking forward to your next post to see if you did LOL.
Crispy
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How interesting! Not what I was expecting…a surprise…but a lovely one! Hmmm, celtic and winding ways…can hardly wait to see what comes next! Tis the season for those lovely autumn colors too…can hear them calling! Happy stitching! Happy napping to kitties!
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Oh my Lord! Cathi, it is absolutely stunning!
Congratulations!
🙂
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They are lovely. A nice change of pace really. The kitties are always so darling.
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Paw pads! LOVE paw pads!!!! : D Too cute to resist!
From your previous post, I had no idea where this block was going, and the reveal is really cool. It looks wonderful!
I adore Winding Ways, and while I drew my own templates back in the early 90’s, which worked just fine, I may have to try the Inklingo version of Winding Ways. I know that I could not manage templates smaller than my own, and I’d love to make a smaller version.
And I bet you don’t resist, and DO succumb to the lure of fall colors and your new design! We know you!!!! : D
~ Ronda
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Looks fantastic…your attention to detail is amazing…I’d never get things to match up that well!
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