Well here we finally have my first finish which I machine quilted with much trepidation & Kim, if you're reading this, I even managed the mitred corners on the binding! It's by no means perfect but I'm still learning.Clamshell Prep
This weekend I started getting ready for the Clamshell club organised by Jossie.Lots of templates had to be traced & cut out, (I decided to try Freezer paper)
then ironed onto the back of the fabric
........and more cutting out
finally I gathered the seam with a running stitch over the top curve of the template
then played around with a couple of layouts, still not sure which I will go for.........
all will be revealed on 30th June!Klosjes update: I'm afraid I have to report none were stitched this week, but I have been piecing the blocks together, so haven't been completely idle!
Gisele, that is going to be very nice and a bit different. It will be interesting to see how they progress.
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Oooh, clamshells in Rouenneries! Love it! I can't wait to see which of those layouts you make!
ReplyDeleteGreat start Gisele. The template is a big help I think. I had to make my own plastic template. The arrangements look wonderful. Can't wait to see what you have decided!
ReplyDeletegreat your clamshells,nice idea from Jossie,i look out to see all those nice works.
ReplyDeleteLook at you moving right along with your clamshells. Looking good!
ReplyDeleteOh!~ how beautiful! You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that you can buy freezer paper for your printer? I can send you some sheets if you want. You could trace them out onto a reg. sheet size and then copy onto this freezer paper. Just a thought, glad to do it. :)
Keep up the great work! XO
Of course I'm reading this! Well done. Can't wait to see your recent makes in person. X
ReplyDeleteA Rouenneries Clamshell quilt - mmm, it's going to be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHow Lovely. I can't decide myself which layout I love best... swoon...
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