back basting

I'm continuing to work on my Merrow Croft quilt. I keep thinking I've not got far to go but hand sewing is a slow, slow process! I'm working on my last border of back basted, applique blocks.

It's such a satisfying process, if you've not tried back basting applique I recommend doing so. There are some good tutorials on YouTube to show you how.

Hand piecing and hand applique are definitely two of my favourite techniques. The simplicity of just using fabric and thread is so lovely.

Then some mending was required. My middle loves ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 1 year, 2 months ago. under applique , back basting , how to , hydee , iron on patch , mending , merrow croft quilt , patch , perle cotton , quilting , repair , sewing , thread , tips

I fell for the Merrow Croft pattern at the Festival of Quilts in 2019, where I met Margaret Mew and was enchanted by her work. My wonderful friend Michelle very kindly (and sneakily) bought me the pattern and gifted it to me later, just when I really needed something to smile about. It's taken me some time to start working on it but my plan was to finish a couple of other things first - they're getting there! With everything that's going on though I decided I really needed something that was no pressure, that I would enjoy ...

added by Lucy | Charm About You 2 years, 8 months ago. under #100daysofmerrowcroft , #the100dayproject , 50 weight , 80 weight , applique , aurifil , back basting , hand applique , hand piecing , invisible stitches , margaret mew , merrow croft quilt , patchwork , sewing , thread

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