Upon hearing the next theme was Sashiko, I considered using one of my Sashiko stitcheries, but of course I stashed it somewhere where I'd remember it, and I'm still wondering where that is. So, I stitched up a little piece, but then thought it wasn't enough, so that is still on my design wall. In the end, I decided to create some flowers using raw edge applique and Sashiko stitches.
I have a book on Sashiko that had examples of stitches, so I tried to use some of those. In the end, it really looks like I just did big stitching, but I really did use examples from the book.
In the petals, I used long stitches and "pluses". In the brown center, I attempted some diagonal stitches.
The stems are just long stitches in green threads, and the leaves got a little more creative. You might also notice the quilting, done by machine, but it is a nod to another Sashiko design.
I added the blue/white border because I thought it worked well. The backing is a cheerful blue floral I had in my stash.
I'm not really sure I met this challenge, but I enjoyed stitching wiht the 12 wt threads and finishing this little quilt. It measures approx 14" x 21".
Wendy
I like how you incorporated sashiko with applique.
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DeleteThis is such fun, Wendy! I love what you did. The border fabric is a perfect finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. I enjoyed making it, and was happy to use that fabric for the border!
DeleteThese flowers look great. Your sashiko really adds an extra dimension to them and I love your sashiko =-like border fabric too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janine! I hadn't thought of the border fabric looking like sashiko, but you're right!
DeleteI love how you combined so many elements -- the different colors of the fabrics and threads, the stitching choices, quilting pattern, and border. A beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was very fun to just stitch and play!
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