I've Been Inspired

Sew--inspire me! I spend some time at a retreat and see all the beautiful quilts being made. I get an urge to applique. See a few new techniques and gadgets and whaaalaaaa-I am ready to get going. When I get home, I start going throught my patterns and internet sites trying to decide what I will make. After all, several thousands of hours of my life will be spent making this masterpiece. I never have enjoyed making the same block over and over. Sew, I decide I want a sampler quilt. Possibly some applique blocks and some pieced blocks. Then I think, "Well, why should I make someone elses quilt? Why can't I make my own quilt. A one-of-a-kind quilt. I will design each applique block as I go then put them with a pieced block that I decide on as an alternate block. A dreamy border and I will have a quilt all my own." I have never been a person who could or would follow directions. I read them and promptly forget them and do my own thing. A friend told me about a product called Du-sew or Do-sew. It is used to help you place applique pieces in an exact position. It reminds me of a see through interfacing. This should help me if I decide to do several of the same block. You trace the pattern on this product and then baste one side to your oversized block of fabric. You raise the Du-sew and place the pieces in the correct place and then lay the Du-sew back over the piece or pieces to make sure they are positioned exact. I have not been able to find any or I would do a demo. Maybe later. Another gadget that I learned about is called Circleze. This makes applique circles a breeze. Everyone but me probably knows all about this product. If so, shame on you. You should have told me! I can't wait to get it and try it out. I think I will try to order them on-line! We should start an Applique Bee--. Thanks for stopping by! M~