I had fun learning how to reverse applique to create this mini. I've been working with scraps lately and decided to use the scraps from my scrap quilt that I'm putting together to create this fun little project.
I also enjoyed FMQ the wavy lines. The effect it gives is perfect. Plus, it's hard to make a mistake with this technique.
I found this teal binding fabric at the store that was a great accent to the colors of the scraps and the dark grey overlay. I found the navy and teal fabric in my stash that worked perfectly as the backing.
Now that this little distraction of a project is done, I will return to my scrappy quilt.
Super cute!!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
That's so pretty! Will you hang it over your sewing machine?
ReplyDeleteI really love how this finished out. Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did here! I've never tried reverse applique but I really want to, the results are so cool!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome, Janet! I hope I get to see it in person in a couple of weeks!
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
This is so awesome! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI really like this! I learned a reverse applique technique last year but I can't imagine doing letters using the technique I learned. Do you have a tutorial that you could point us to that you used?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ruthann! I watched a tutorial on youtube for a circle and applied the technique to the letters. The tutorial called for freezer paper, which I'm positive would have worked better than interfacing. The interfacing made my mini very thick and hard to quilt.
DeleteThis is super cute!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteNow everyone will know that a quilter lives in your house!
ReplyDeleteI like that! The contrast between the scraps and background really makes it pop.
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out! Did you use a template for the letters? I'd like to try something like this for my sister. The quilting on it is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! Love the black background.
ReplyDeleteLove it and I would have never thought of anything like this! You've inspired me and opened my eyes to all kinds of possibilities!
ReplyDeleteSharon
Beautiful! Great choice of fabrics, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun. I really love how the scraps' placement continues from letter to letter.
ReplyDeleteSweet -- my granddaughters would love doing this with their names ;) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuper-cute. I have never reverse appliqued before. Now I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteLove the scrappy letters with solid back and binding!! Fun distraction.
ReplyDeleteGreat - i love it.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love the shape of the letters. Did you google a font to use? The quilting looks great too.
ReplyDeleteFantastic little quilt! Love love love everything about it.
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