Tuesday, July 14, 2015

- Hearts for Charleston takes another step forward

The strips have all been basted down with backstitch ...


Most edges were left raw, but some were turned under ...


after which the heart was cut out free hand ...

Behind the heart is a piece of muslin dyed with Salvia amistad

creating a reverse appliqué that can also be seen from the back ...

The backing cloth was dyed with Thimble Flowers

It's now time to consider how best to finish the cloth, including this piece of the heart ...