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 ...

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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