4th May 2016 Raw edge appliquéing centre of Little Hazel to four corners

Hi every one I’m having computer problems uploading writing?????  it has taken me several hours just to get the photos to upload.  So posting as is and hopefully I can add the writing later tonight.  Sure makes a strange blog this week like it is LOL

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I ‘m doing raw edge applique as there are so many seams in my corner sections I just know there will be to much bulk for it to lay flat if I join it as a normal seam. I stitched the first 1/2 on in 1/4 sections, Pinning the corner sections to the top of the centre ever 1/4 of an inch then sewed the corner fabrics to the centre, I did two rows of plain stitching by machine 1/8 th of an inch apart, then pinned the black bias with pins 1/4 of an inch apart and machine stitched it down also, it worked beautifully but took so long, I did only 1/2 yesterday and then started to do the second 1/2 this morning, but remembered that I had some  1/4 inch iron  on fusing so ironed that to the edge of the circle. Then pressed the corner to the centre, it’s working beautifull and holding the corners in place while I pin, so doing the scone 1/2 all in one go.  Lots and lots of pins LOL

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My Bias rolled over and is sitting so flat, I’m so happy about that, now all I have to do is sew it down by hand for a neat finish.  My noons at each 1/4 I will sew together by hand also.  You can see where I have pinned the join here. ‘

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You can see the zigzag seam I used to join the corners to the centre just near the bias, did a straight stitch first the a Zig Zag to catch any fabric I missed with the straight stitch. There is only 1/4 inch or less of fabric to sew on doing it this way .  So that was why I pinned every 1/4 of an inch. This would not be possible if I was not using the 1/2 inch bias strip to cover the raw edges.  Well I could not live with looking at the raw edges LOL

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A roll of  iron on fusing I used around the outer edge of the circle before  pinning it made it so much easier using it first.  These pins are extremely fine and strong they are from Japan

 

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Here you can see the double row of stitching I did to secure the bias, I’m making sure that every part of my corner sections  are sewn to the centre LOL  Then the bias rolled over the stitching and is sitting so flat and snug covering all the sewing lines. I had just enough bias to go right around in one go, how lucky can you be?

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Corners are glued but waiting to be pinned for sewing, all up I will sew 4 times around the outer circle.

 

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My sewing and cutting table first thing this morning ???  As I was going to bed at 11.30 pm last night I paused at it and thought about making some more scrappy strip 4 1/2 inch blocks to go with me 1930 wee blocks and before I knew it it was 1am and 6 wee block Were made LOL

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I have cleared  my table and laid out the new blocks with the 1930 blocks which ones are the 1930 blocks???

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NOw I need to make 60  more!

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tried placing these wee scrappy blocks on a salmon back ground I like it, but think the deep salmon corner stones are so close to the back ground to add any effect.

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Ok I have added yellow corner stones here and now we have some good contrast and it is interesting to see that the colours and fabric design in the fabrics stand out more.  Much more fun and interesting .

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mjuytr Since I started sewing my Little Hazel I have been cutting up all my scraps in to 2inch squares and using them as Headers and Enders when sewing on the machine,  I make these little squares in to 4 patches which end up  in 64 square patches!, I was going to make a postage stamp quilt so laid them out to see what they looked like I have 14 blocks now.  I was very disappointed in how it looks,  none of the lovely fabrics really stand out they all just seem to bleed together.  What can I do with them so I slept on it.

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This is what came out of sleeping on it.  Now those lovely colours pop right out at you and look so bright and happy, same blocks but black between each block, so I need to finish another block and I will have enough to make up this quilt top, I just have to find enough black fabric.

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My next 90 Quilty364 Circles for number 2 quilt, top 3 rows are sewn together, I have 15 circles that need to be applique to the little squares then it will be just lots of sewing these wee blocks together  to make number 2 quilt.  This many circles take me to Mid June then I will need to make more circles to be on track.

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THis was what it looked like at 11am this morning very over grown and lots of dead leaves on the Broms and you can hardly see the Budda any more. then I spent 4 hrs cleaning up this area.

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THis is what it looked like at 3.30pm!!

See below close up of the Budda and dish, I emptied it of all the old Broms and added new plants. She looks a lot happier now.

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Below Water ball is covered in black algae and mould, I will clean it some time today.

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LAst week I showed this plant with a flower bud to day it is in all most in full bloom and the perfume at night time is heavenly.

 

Below photo was taken last week

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SAme place but I have removed all pot plants and built a concrete block wall from the blocks that were piled up at the end band of the table, they make a great place to sit. I sat and had coffee here this morning.  I removed all the pot plants as the mould was growing constantly on the pavers and smelling as there was just too much water. 

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A dead flower head from a palm tree some of them get very big, this one covers a 6 seatter table so is not small.

A dead flower head from a palm tree some of them get very big, this one covers a 6 seatter table so is not small. Taken two weeks ago

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 Same place but concrete blocks that were piled behind table are now a wee wall for sitting on, pavers have been cleaned and all pot plants but one have been relocated.  

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Ants nest inside the back of a old battery clock I had hanging in the garden  

It has taken me 2 1/2 hours to write up these captions, it is midnight time I was in bed.

Im now going to link up with Esther on her WOW   or WIPs . Thank you for dropping in, and I hope you have also had a great sewing week. Cheers Glenda

 

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7 Responses to 4th May 2016 Raw edge appliquéing centre of Little Hazel to four corners

  1. Plum Cox says:

    It looks like you’ve been having another super busy week – although perhaps the text hasn’t come out quite how you planned in this blog post? Love how you are attaching your Hazel centre to the corners – it looks really smart!

    • glenda says:

      Hi Plum I’m having computer problems uploading writing????? it has taken me several hours just to get the photos to upload. So posting as is and hopefully I can add the writing later tonight. Sure makes a strange blog this week like it is LOL Thanks for dropping in Plum it is 8.30pm and I need some food so stopping for some dinner now and I will try adding the writing after dinner Hugs Glenda

  2. oh my goodness all of those pins…so much work going in to this beauty 🙂

    • glenda says:

      Deb there are so many pins as the corner sections are very heavy with all the joins and the centre not so heavy so to manage the sewing I use all those pins so there will be no stretching any bias. I’d rather pin than unpick LOL. Cheers Glenda

  3. Maggie says:

    Its is like watching a movie without the sound. So we can fill in all the captions.

    • glenda says:

      I like that idea Maggie write your own captions LOL. I did manage to write it up but it took 5 hrs to do my blog in the end, then just after that we lost all Internet and phones for a couple of days. Hugs Glenda

  4. Jenny says:

    Love your blog, remember a picture is worth a thousand words and your photos are fabulous. You have been so busy and both your sewing and your garden are testiment to where the week has gone, hugs Jenny

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