July 17, 2017
This is one of the embroidered cards that I was saving for someone special. The combination of my light box and a Frixion pen meant that even when I didn’t stitch exactly on the lines it wasn’t noticeable. I used perl cotton rather than DMC floss for the first time, and it won’t be the last.
Time was running short so I did an envelope finish for the card without any extra quilting.
July 5, 2017
I’m not starting a trend, but Christy also gets a larger-than-normal card this year.
Christy has never mentioned she particularly liked any of my quilts, but I felt it was time she had one of them. Yes Christy it is that simple; if you like something you just might end up with it! And if you don’t like something you better say so or you might still end up with it.
July 2, 2017
Elizabeth’s card is a bit larger this year. When I posted photos from the quilt show this is the one Elizabeth said she liked the best.
June 29, 2017
This card has a little bit of everything in it. I tried several different methods of appliqué but ended up going back to the Steam-a-Seam; for small pieces I don’t think I’m capable of getting any other method to look as good. I love adding embroidery to the blocks (not my own design, it was called for in the pattern) and how great to have the perfect turquoise colour in my cases to match the patchwork!