Monday 11 June 2012

Handstitched :: Class :: - Week 1


I've signed up for Handstitched Class by Rachel @ Stitched In Color last month - class began on June 4th and week 1 has come and gone! 

Pictured below is my selection of fabrics which I'll be using for the Modern Medallion quilt - thought in 5 installments (5 weeks of lessons) with a week break in between.


Summerlove Collection, Oval Elements and Pure Elements by Art Gallery

This week, we learned about reverse applique.  Here is my version of the Modern Medallion centrepiece - reverse applique using blind stitch in pearl cotton :



The floral fabric is Beyond Bliss in Tangerine from the Summerlove Collection by Patricia Bravo and the solid is Pure Elements in Tile Blue for the Dogwood Blossom centrepiece.



I've used Oval Elements in Beaujolais Wine for the first border, Kona Cotton Solid in Snow then followed by Oval Elements in Mustard for the outer border.


Apart from the tutorials for the Modern Medallion installment, Rachel has also prepared detailed tutorials for multiple stand-alone projects each week!  This week 2 small projects were introduced - Flocked Tank and an Eyelet Needlebook project.  I've put the flocked tank top on hold for the time being and made the needlebook which uses the reverse applique technique surrounded by blanket stitch that shows little glimpse of the lining fabric. 




I've used moss coloured wool felt that came with the student kit, lined with Little Folks by Anna Maria Horner and pearl cotton for the stitching.  My running stitches are a little uneven and crooked, but I am happy with how mine turned out!  As the saying goes 'practice makes perfect!'

I'm having a lot of fun with handstitched class so far ( excited by all the new skills and techniques I am learning )  and can't wait for next week, where we'll be focusing on embroidery!

Have a great week everyone!

13 comments:

  1. Oh wow, your first block is awesome! Absolutely stunning! And your little sewing kit is so cute and very handy as well. Can't wait to see what other lovely "stuff" you will make during your course. xx

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  2. What a great class you're taking! I'm jealous! I love your reverse applique. Looks great! You picked such great fabric! Can't wait to see your project as you work on it!

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  3. Love your reverse appliqué and the first block look forward to to rest.
    Keep up the god work , great blog very interesting.

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    1. Thanks for the nice comments! Glad you've stopped by and hope you'll visit often =)

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  4. Da bin ich gespannt, wie Dein Onlinekurs weiter geht. Der erste Block sieht schon sehr schön aus.
    liebe Grüße Grit

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  5. Your first block looks great FarahLin and I'm looking forward to the rest and I just adore your Eyelet Needlebook.
    Greetings

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  6. I love the block. Great you signed up the class.

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  7. Beautiful work! There's just something so satisfying and peaceful about stitching by hand. blessings, marlene

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  8. Lovely work! It's nice to have something on hand that only requires a bit of fabric, thread and a needle. Machine sewing is fun... handstitching is golden.

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    1. Thanks, and I couldn't agree with you more! I love it!

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  9. Those are some lovely fabrics. I can't wait to see your finished quilt. Thus far, I've managed to put off purchasing these fabrics, but seeing how nicely they are coming together are making my resolve waive.

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  10. I am really excited to see what your medallion has in store next, I love the colors so far!

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  11. I love your block nd the colors are fantastic!

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