Don’t you just love it when two of your interests collide! Some of you may remember my post last week about the wonderful Salley Mavor. I was so inspired when I saw her studio that I promptly started ordering felt. Now that I am the proud mama of my very own Go! Baby I started thinking of ways I could do some felt appliqué with these dies.
This is one of my very first attempts with this type of appliqué and I just loved it. I just cut out the felt bare naked and used my Roxanne’s Glue Baste to stick everything down. Next time I do this I might use some fusible interfacing because I found I had to re-glue a few times.I will probably finish this with something like WELCOME on the top..haven't decided yet.
I’m really loving the versatility of the dies as well. The Feather die can be used to make all sorts of flowers in addition to some nifty feathers. The Fun Flowers die can be used single or doubled up to make some super cute flowers.
Check back tomorrow for a THIRD project…think turned edge appliqué. AND on Friday Accuquilt has a Go! Baby for one of you!
I really like the way this looks in the felt. Really pretty!
Posted by: Lisa | 07/27/2011 at 07:06 AM
Your projects for the GO Baby are really looking good.
Posted by: Gari | 07/27/2011 at 07:39 AM
Beautiful but can't wait to see tomorrow's as that's the method I love. Love to see pictures of the process not just the finished work.
Posted by: Keli | 07/27/2011 at 08:28 AM
The Wool Basket in Loveland CO has a beautiful assortment of wool felt.
http://www.thewoolbasket.com/
Posted by: paula.thequilter | 07/27/2011 at 01:28 PM
What a great idea -- the felt obviously cuts well in it - wouldn't've thought to try this!! I look forwards to your trials with needleturn!!
Posted by: Raewyn | 07/27/2011 at 02:03 PM
I've been thinking about getting the accuquilt go for a while. I'm going to the Quilt Festival in Birmingham in the UK in August and I think I'll see if I can get a deal on one there now after seeing your blocks from them, especially the wool one.
Posted by: Linda | 07/27/2011 at 03:01 PM
You have really changed my mind about the Go Baby.....beautiful examples
Posted by: Jill Negrelli | 07/27/2011 at 04:14 PM
Wow is that beautiful with wool! I really want one of these! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Connie | 07/27/2011 at 04:19 PM
Have you used the fusible with wool before? It's my understanding that it's difficult to use because of the thickness. I've never tried for myself & I'm looking forward to hearing about your success! Please mention what brand you used, so I can spread the word.
Posted by: Heather Mantz | 07/27/2011 at 04:25 PM
This has been fun. I hadn't thought of felt. I'll be gone on Friday. Oh well.
Posted by: Cheryl | 07/27/2011 at 08:23 PM
Oh! They'll cut felt, too - I'm impressed. Your pieces look terrific on the navy. :)
Posted by: Lynette | 07/28/2011 at 07:06 AM
This looks great! I've been cutting out flowers by hand to sew on my sock monkeys. I'm going to have to get one of these things.
Posted by: Ladybelle1234.wordpress.com | 07/29/2011 at 10:09 AM
I just found your website and am so excited about the new items, etc that I am finding.
Thanks for sharing. The Go Baby has so many possibilities.
Posted by: Joyce | 08/10/2011 at 04:13 AM