This is the second set of 4 blocks and again I split the seam across the middle into 3 sections.
The first section is more Portuguese Stem Stitch, which has become a favourite stitch, I find it very rythmic and soothing to work.
 The middle section is double knot stitch above which I added a cuppa tea scene…The Tea Pot is cut from a cotton print fabric and put on with needle turn applique…I put the tooth pick in the picture to remind myself to tell you what a wonderful tool it is for needle turn applique, I have never enjoyed doing needle turn applique until a friend showed me recently how to do it using a tooth pick and it makes all the difference, when turning the seam allowance under with the toothpick the wood grips the fabric and makes it possible to make the fine adjustments required for needle turn applique….I painted the cup charm using acrylic model paints.
The third seam is Split Stitch done with silk ribbon.
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June 14th, 2007 at 12:39 am
Annie, I love the teacup and teapot. And thanks for showing how to attach the charm to the ground. Last week I saw one that I liked but was unsure of how to deal with attaching it. The needle turn applique is beautiful–another thing I had no clue about. Thank you for teaching me so much as you go along the way quilting this for your mom.
June 14th, 2007 at 3:53 am
That detail on the cup is the kind of thing I absolutely adore. I have a cup in my kitchen that looks very like it! And as for that teapot-it’s gorgeous.
June 14th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
Wonderful applique, Annie…. that teapot is amazing. As always! ;0)