Friday, May 14, 2010

Some Old Hand Applique

I have always admired the work of Nancy Pearson - her applique is glorious. I haven't seen many things by her in quite a few years, but this book is one that I think is beautiful.
Back in the 80's or maybe early 90's I hand appliqued this basket of flowers and never did a thing with it. A couple of weeks ago, I was going through lots of things in my basement and found this. I also found the striped fabric that I had bought to go with it. So, I put it together and machine quilted it and now have my pretty little basket wallhanging.

During that same period, I hand appliqued this pillow - and this one is hand quilted, also. The fabrics back then were so much different than they are today. Applique has always been my number one love and I think it will always be. (Click to enlarge)

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful, BEAUTIFUL work! So happy to read your positive review of Applique! You give me Courage to jump in and learn to do it. Wish i lived close enough to hire you for a teacher!

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  2. Your work is GORGEOUS, too! Nancy Pearson has fierce competition from you!

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