original applique patterns inspired by the world around us
A Mola is a multi-dimensional, multi-layered reverse applique piece, made famous by the Kuna Indians. With my love of reverse applique I decided to make one, and now you can make one, too. I created a simple 3 layer mola using our 12” x 12” Block 10 pattern. It was a fun project to make, and I thought you might like to try it, too. Read the blog to find out how….
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Piecing the Background Fabric: Stripes
Though I usually work in batiks, I recently got inspired by a group of novelty prints to re-make my Sweetheart Sorbet pattern. I wanted to use a stripe as the background fabric, but I wanted it to peek out in a symmetrical compliment to the symmetrical design. So I pieced my background fabric. Read the blog to find out how to do it.
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Christmas RAPPing – Christmas Quilts featuring Reverse Applique & Paper Piecing is for Christmas, and so much more!
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Flowers in the Wind table runner XV (18" x 42")
Eye of the Beholder Quilt Design has to teamed up with Island Batiks and Siesta Silver Jewelry for an exciting creative collaboration! From Island Batiks come the fabulous fabrics. And Karla Piper, of Siesta Silver Jewelry has transcribed our Flowers in the Wind table runner XV block designs into sterling silver jewelry pieces.
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