Re: Oh dear going to need LOTS of practice
OK..getting the hang of it. Made a few random shapes and did both satin and blanket stitch. The wee circle is a bit lumpy bumpy but that is because I cut it that way..:-/ ...The big circle was traced so much better...still a ways to go...
But still need lots of practice turning the points in the satin stitch..I get to the point decreasing my stitch length as I go...the at the top I'm wondering what to do next to turn..will have to watch Leah Day's one again..:-) Just putting a link to the album and the ones you are looking at are the first 6 in the album.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v168/al8dan/Sewing/
Cheers.
Julie
Re: Oh dear going to need LOTS of practice
Julie you are doing great! Nice improvements already in your satin stitch and the blanket stitch looks wonderful. Remember it is the stitch WIDTH that you adjust to get those sharp points without too much thick thread overlay at the point. In some situations you may adjust length also but start with the width first. Leah Day has great videos and tons of good instructions on all aspects of quilting. Be sure to check out her Blog too! You are going to be showing beautiful finished appliqué projects in no time! I just know it! :)
