Today I’m trying out a couple of new techniques. I made up a small sample piece about 5 x 8 inches.
The first technique is a background made from small scraps, each less than 1″ square. I fused some Misty Fuse to batting, then laid the scraps on top. When I had covered the batting, I fused the scraps to the batting, added a backing fabric and machine stitched them all in place.
The second technique is a sketchy style of applique and stitching. I cut out vaguely leaf-shaped pieces of fabric and fused them to the background. Then I free-motion stitched leaf-shapes with dark green thread. I used the same process for a cherry blossom flower and stitched it with a fairly dark fuchsia thread.
I very happy with how this turned out, so now I’m going to start working on a bigger piece.
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I like the look of this already! The texture is wonderful!
Love the scrappy look. I like the outline look of free motion drawing. The scrappy background is a good idea.
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That flower would make a lovely mug rug for someone. Congrats on conquering that technique.
stopping by from Linky Party Freshly pieced. creative
two great techniques!
Fantastic piece, but now I’ll have to save even the tiniest pieces …
I’ve come over from Freshly pieced a couple of weeks in the future (sounds good!) but have just been browsing back since I haven’t visited for a while, and although I really like your circle inspired design today, this one is my favourite so I thought I’d leave my comment on here instead. I really love the layered effect and the free motion stitching for the detail.
Looks beautiful!