The next pattern to be created was the tree. We knew we wanted something big and majestic. After browsing quite a few photos of trees on-line, we borrowed features from several trees and drew our pattern directly onto transparency film, transferring the pattern to freezer paper on the wall. (I love the technology of now but don’t ask me to give up my low-tech overhead projector.) Before the pattern comes down I trace a placement pattern. This is done on ultra light-weight interfacing. Using this interfacing will allow me to put the placement pattern on top of the background and place each tree pattern piece in the correct spot.
Before cutting out the pattern, individual pieces need to be numbered for stitching order.
Now it’s time to select fabrics for the tree. We found 2 in my stash and took those to the store to buy the last fabric.
Gotta stitch! Here’s the start…
September 1st is looming over me. I won’t be leaving my studio for anything other than basic necessities. I expect to share major progress next week.
I am enjoying watching this piece unfold-looking forward to seeing “major progress”!
Wow! That is looking amazing! I love the vibrant red tree on the gentle rolling hills. Frankie- are you turning the edges under or doing raw-edgw applique?
That’s needle-turn applique. Took longer, but I like the look for this piece.
looking fantastic, big challenge!