hello petal

I started sewing up some of these petals into something finished and made up this cute runner for my table.  I wanted a quickie project to see how I would get on with appliqueing these and I'm glad I started small.  I made the mistake of pressing the petals into shape, removing the papers and then pinning them all at once onto the background.  Not a good idea, as this took a lot of re-pinning as the sides gradually lose their pressed edges.  Next time, I will deffo be remove papers and pin as I go, lesson learned.

I have lots more petal-ling planned as these are a perfect pick up and put down evening project for when you really want to pull your sewing machine out but you know the family will start moaning about you being obsessed with sewing and you don't really want them reminding you because you know it's true anyway.

I did a little echo quilting around the applique which looks quite fanciful since it's curved but was super easy to do.

I love how the quilting pattern looks kind of ripple-y.  Yes I planned that.

I'm pretending spring is here even though it is dreary and rainy outside.  Inside my house (and my head) it is blooming.

Comments

[Clara]

I love your table runner, those petals are very, very sweet! The colors really make it special too!

[Mary]

Darling, as usual! The echo quilting is terrific.

[martina]

Love your tablerunner. So sweet. And I love the petals with the fox. So cute!

[Hildy]

Another cute little table runner! I'm also in spring mood also it's snowing outside (I live in Munich, germany). And thanks for the fabric info yesterday!
Hildy

[Jamie Lee]

I am making this today! Maybe 3 or 4 even. They would be perfect for the spring art auction at my daughter's school.

[Katy]

Very cute, love the rippling quilting

[Katie]

I really like the echo quilting. For some reason, I've never done it, I'll have to give it a go!

[Jeni]

LOVE! The petals are so sweet, and the quilting is perfect! You have me dreaming of spring! :)

[Brenda]

I've been considering a petal quilt myself. here's a tip for next time you're appliquing shapes like this: with the papers inside the shape, dab the turned under seam with a bit of liquid starch (water and cornstarch does the trick), applied with a cotton swab. iron, let dry, and take out the papers. now the shape is starched into shape, but still pliable enough to hand stitch. good luck!

[Elisabeth]

I love your little runner! I wish I had one too.
Now where is that paper?

[Colby]

So sweet! Love the way you quilted it as well!

[traceyjay]

that is so cute Aneela!

[Leighann Mazoki]

I just received my quilt kit for little apples, and I was ready to jump in and start, but I forgot that I might need to wash the fabric before hand because of the white fabric and red fabric...do I still need to do this, or will the fabric not bleed? Thanks so much!! This is my first quilt!

Thanks!

[Dawn]

This is lovely!

[Julie]

Really lovely runner. The echo quilting gives it a curved look. Here's a thought...try a scalloped border sometime.
Brendas' tip with the liquid starch is the way to go with any hand applique pieces.

[ina]

I love it!!! I've given up trying to pretend I'm not obsessed with "creating" through sewing. "Hi, I'm Ina and I'm a quiltaholic." ;p

[Krista - Poppyprint]

Gorgeous applique!!

[Hollie]

It's beautiful! I love it.

[Flying Blind]

I know that is probably 'your sofa', but it looks such a cozy place to be, move over! The petals look so pretty.

[debra]

Your inspiration continues!! Thank you!! Can't wait to begin my own petal project and practice echo quilting!!

[charlotte]

Very cute. Nice job on the applique and I love the echo quilting.

[Doreen Auger]

Leighann, I do not prewash my fabric. I do wash the finished quilt in cold water (front load machine) with a product called "Color Catchers" by Shout. Before I had that product I would test wash a piece of the questionable fabric with some white fabric that was from my stash or an older piece of fabric that would show if there was any bleeding off the test piece.
Aneela, Love that little runner. The quilting pattern compliments the applique beautifully!-) Hugs, Doreen

[Sue B]

I was also going to suggest starch but the stuff that comes in a spary. Spray some into the lid. Make sure it's starch and not easy iron and apply to the edges with a clean paint brush.

[Archie the wonder dog]

Another fabulous small quilt, the quilting is fabulous, as is that fussy cut fox!

[Ute]

Love the table runner!

[Eileen]

Very very cute-and I could finish a small pedal runner.

[Heidi]

Love the table runner!!! So cute!!

[Angie]

Hi Aneela, I love your blog and your work and come back often to see what you're up to. I took an applique class and the gal who taught it said to touch the applique with a hot iron and that it is easier to get the shapes out. We also used Roxannes glue baste it(I think Anne Sutton sells it on her website) better for me than pinning because sometimes what I'm working on shifts about, but not with glue baste it:~}

[Mary Ann]

One more tip on the appliqué, when you pull paper out if you give it a little spritz with spray starch or Best Press and then press with iron, the appliqué will hold the edge very nicely. I love the echo quilting!

[Zoe]

Lovely. And we have daffodils on the lovely table runner you made us too! Maybe spring really is in the air xx

[Michaelanneneal]

Just BEAUTIFUL! As always:) I am so inspired to start petaling right away!

[Kristen]

Beautiful handwork! That couch looks like such a happy space.

[Carolyn]

Love your petal project and the echo quilting, nice job!
Carolyn

[Donna]

So pretty!! I will have to try that echo quilting. It looks great.

[Amanda Jean]

Your petals are so sweet, Aneela! Thanks for linking up to finish it up Friday. :)

[Jan]

oh wow! Love this. So pretty!