I have finally done the hand sewing on this quilt top. The pieces were ironed onto the backing fabric using bondaweb and then appliqued using blanket stitch using two strands of Madeira embroidery cotton. After the first couple of pieces, I got into a rhythm and the stitches got more even.
Next the tails were stitched in stem stitch using six strands. This gives the tails some thickness.
The exciting bit was the faces. The nose and eyes are done in satin stitch using three strands, and then the mouths were stitched in stem stitch.
I know I could have machine appliqued this, but it was so much more satisfying doing this by hand. Now after a gentle wash and an iron, I need to make it into a quilt.
13 comments:
These mice are cute!
what a sweet little mouse family
Wow, that is pretty....is there no end to the talent hehe.
I have never appliqued...curse my mother for having 4 boys straight after me...still..I make a mean machine gun noise lol
Lovely...Is this going to be part of a bigger quilt?
Thank you everyone. Deepa, this is going to be a pram quilt
Oh! These are so adorable and will make a perfect pram quilt. Lucky babe!
How cute! And congrats on getting it done! :0)
It's lovely, congratulations
Oh, my goodness! They're darling!
these are so cute. i think the hand applique makes it!
Very cute!!
Wow! You have done an amazing job! The mice are so cute!
Oh this is so sweet! :0)
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