Normally I would not start appliqueing so close to a point, but I wanted to stitch down the top of the green piece so I could trim the excess fabric away. I started a couple of stitches from where the blue part of the flower goes under the green.
I gently lift the green fabric to expose the turn under so I know how much to trim of the excess fabric.
This is always the scary part....what if I accidentally cut the wrong thing or trim away too much of the excess!!! So I take a deep breath and trim very very carefully with a pair of really sharp scissors:
I trim the excess close to the turn under, a little extra isn't a bad thing, however, when there are deep V's, like in the middle of the stem, I always leave plenty at the point. If there is too much, I'll trim it when I get to that area.
So that's how I handle those situations. I only have two more flowers to sew on and need to figure out what I want to do for the center, but I'm working extra days this week, as Bob is taking some time off and I have to fill in for him. It's a good thing, he's getting many things crossed out on the Honey Do list :0)
Off to sew a little before I have to go to work. You all have a lovely day!!
Crispy
15 Comments:
Your block is looking gorgeous!! I hope you can squeeze in some time to stitch in spite of having to work a little more.
Chris, your block is looking great. Thanks for sharing how you trim off the excess. I love reading tips on applique. Hope you can work in a little sewing time around your hours this week. Winona
Wonderful block ! I love your choice of fabric :o) And thanks for the tutoral. It's always nice to see how other quilters is doing theyr stuff.
I just love the colors and applique pattern you are using...thanks for the tutorial...
Ok...first...your granddaughter it absolutely beautiful!! Great Picture!!
and..thanks for the excess instructions. Very well done.
Your block looks great!
I need to start trimming away, thanks for sharing your method. My quilter will be happy.
Crispy, That block is coming together beautifully. Can't wait to see what you do for the center. And thanks for another great tutorial :)
great close ups!
your stitching is lovely and the block looks great
looking great! love the colors for this block - sometimes I trim and sometimes I don't - depends on what I am appliqueing.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
Love your AUnt Millie. The colors are fabulous!
That is such an amazing block!! I like to trim as well, but with my weird method, I constuct little "units," trimming as I go. Then once the flower is all done, I plop it down on the backing and do the final applique. Your quilt is going to be AMAZING!!!!!
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
Thanks again for sharing, love your block.
Very good instructions. Thanks.
That is such a gorgeous block -- the colours are fabulous!
I'd be holding my breath during that cutting away process!
I'm putting the Aunt Millie quilt on my "to do" list. I love it!!
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