I'm prepping for the center block of Flags of the American Revolution Quilt. You can find it
HERE or check ebay.
I'll trim my seam allowance as I turn it under. I plan on doing the center as reverse applique with the background showing through.
I had a white background with blue stars but it needed tones down a bit. Leftover coffee to the rescue.
Uh, it doesn't seem to be lining up very well.
My star background is too small! Aargh! I like Jan Patek's designs, but the patterns are about as primitive as her designs.
Larger piece in place, pinned with short pins ready to applique. When I see it like this, I have to remind myself it is primitive! It's been a while since I've done needle turn applique, so it will be even more primitive!
I'll do the inside curve of the arc first, then the wavy edge, then the reverse applique, then the outside of the eagle, adding the branch and arrow before appliqueing the feet.
For hand applique (and machine) I use size 50 DMC in the color that matches the applique piece.
I have 7 of you that are sewing along. If you want to do this quilt there is still time.Let me know.
Cathy S from Maryland - no blog
Patty Nordahl- no blog, no email *contact me please
MJ in Michigan is on the fence, but she already has the kit, so why not use it up????? Right?? Right???
August 31st is the first date to complete the eagle center. Who has started?