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Tuesday, 14 January 2014

reverse applique quilt label

 


  There's nothing like starting a new year off
with a new skill.
This is my first attempt at needle turn applique.
I'm so pleased
as I have wanted to make this type of label for so long.
It really was very easy.
Simply draw your shape on the back of your background fabric (the gingham)
cut out the shape leaving a 1/4 inch for the under turn.
Next snip up to the line of your shape,
pin on your second fabric and start sewing.
I used the stitch I use for binding.
Find my label tutorial  here

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17 comments:

  1. Di14 January 2014 at 10:38

    That is a really effective way of making a label. How do you 'print' the letters prior to embroidering them? Di x

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  2. gillyflower14 January 2014 at 10:55

    Looks amazing and so neat! And such a co-incidence seeing your post this morning, as i fell asleep last night thinking of making a reverse applique cushion after being inspired by a white on white reverse applique vintage cushion i bought a few weeks ago, and after looking at the Alabama Stitch Book by Natalie Chanin - maybe this will be the year of reverse applique!

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  3. Angela14 January 2014 at 11:09

    That looks SO good. Thanks for tutorial. Blessings x

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  4. Anonymous14 January 2014 at 11:59

    Love it! I'm going to have to try this one ay.

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  5. DeborahGun14 January 2014 at 12:55

    brilliant :-) Looks so good.

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  6. Lucy | Charm About You14 January 2014 at 13:22

    So pretty! Love the label shape, thanks for the tutorial!

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  7. Mary14 January 2014 at 13:37

    Lovely!

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  8. Lorna McMahon14 January 2014 at 14:27

    Lovely work, Clare! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

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  9. Lisa14 January 2014 at 17:22

    Oh it looks good,
    Another skill to add to your already extensive list.
    Lisa x

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  10. Jo @ life in lists14 January 2014 at 19:30

    Lovely! I always lose the will to live entirely when it comes to quilt labels, I think only one quilt of mine ever has an actual label on it. Maybe I should do a fancy label like yours at the beginning and then all I have to do is fill in the date when the thing is actually finished (three years or so down the line....)

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  11. Jacqueline15 January 2014 at 02:12

    I love hand stitched labels and this is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this. I might try this idea on one of the quilts xx

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  12. Jessica15 January 2014 at 03:08

    This is beautiful! I cant believe this is your first time doing needle turn applique, it looks great. Your style really shines through.

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  13. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieD15 January 2014 at 03:09

    Your label is stunning, love it :D

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  14. Poppy15 January 2014 at 08:14

    wonderful quilt label!

    poppyinstitches@yahoo.co.uk

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  15. Lynne15 January 2014 at 22:30

    Your labels are a work of art in themselves. I do admire your neat embroidery stitches.

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  16. Simone17 January 2014 at 10:37

    Beautiful Clare and I love the embroidery. x

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  17. Cindy Sharp29 January 2014 at 15:58

    Well done.

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