In this video, Maggie explains how to unfold the motive fabric accurately, ensuring that the grain matches. She guides you through pinning and tacking. Pay special attention to the tacking (or basting) as this makes life easier later.
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This workshop by Maggie is full of detail and tips to enable you to create a Hawaiian masterpiece all of your own. If you like handwork, you will certainly enjoy this.
Part I covers designing your motif, making the template, cutting the fabric, and tips for aligning the grain.
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In this final stage of the workshop, you will learn what tools Maggie recommends: from an alternative to a thimble through to the perfect appliqué needle. She also talks about threads and colours.
Anyone interested in achieving a wonderful a piece of stitched appliqué should watch this.
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Maggie has designed several beautiful patterns to use with this technique including an octagonal felt bag which was featured in issue 61 of Fabrications magazine. (Back issues are available directly from Grosvenor Publications 01775 712100.)
The simple equipment used in this needle fe...