Simple Applique Class

I haven't posted in weeks because Internet Explorer 11 automatically  installed itself on my PC and blogspot was not functioning correctly; apparently it works well with IE 10 but not fully supported on 11.  So I finally installed Firefox as my browser and voila! I can now update my blog!



Earlier I posted about my simple applique pattern that I had made.
 http://juliannasjourney.blogspot.com/2014/03/simple-applique.html
 I taught a class on it and here are the attendees' wallhangings.  I am actually having another class on this project starting next week so there will be more.

Simple Applique

Yesterday I made this simple appliqued wall hanging that will be used for a class.  I had batiks that were given to me from 2 dear friends and I used them all in this whimsical project.  I hung it in the dining  room and fell in love with it!

I usually use Wonder Under for my fusing material for the applique parts but I tried Pellon Steam a Seam II so that we could use it in class.  It offers more ease in placing the parts on the background but I did find it to be a little fiddly to work with. However you do not need to use a Teflon sheet for placement which is an advantage in class.

It is hard to tell from this pic but I used the blanket stitch for the leaves and stems and the satin stitch for the flower petals; this will allow students to practice both.  I honestly want to stipple quilt the background fabric but never got to it yet.