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My Dandelion Quilt - Flower Appliqués

10/26/2021

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I decide I want to finish this quilt top by the end of the month, so I can get it to the long-armer ASAP.  Winter is coming, and I want to have a sunshiney summer bedspread to cheer me through the drear.  I have two more appliqués to do: the dandelion bloom and the side-view with sepals. 
But first, my Dandelion Quilt posts so far:
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Sky and Wishies
Pieced Dandelions
Delectable Mountains Block (1)
Bear Paw
Barrister's Block
Delectable Mountains Block (2)
Appliqué Leaves

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My Dandelion Quilt - Appliqué Leaves

10/17/2021

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The last of my piecing being done, it's time for (blessedly math-free) appliqué!  (The last time I did any significant appliqué was when I made the fish dress!  That dress has long since gone to the thrift store... swim free, little fishies!) 

This time I'm inspired to try Hawaiian appliqué, which is designed by folding the fabric and then cutting it to get symmetrical designs.  Both the  appliqué and quilting are traditionally done by hand, and the quilting is usually echo-quilting, like the lines of a topographical map or the ripples of waves around an island.  ​Whether the appliqués are representational or abstract depends on the designer.  I am going for identifiable dandelion leaves and flowers.  Today I'll show the leaves.  
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