I was planning to also stitch just on the inside of the blue basket.... but I did not cut away the back and boy that one extra layer of fabric is not fun! I guess I will be cutting the backing away from the hexagon flowers since I know I want to hand quilt on them. I had asked around on the fb group of celebrate hand applique and got a response that they don't cut away behind the design. I had always remembered hearing that you do.... so I guess it is a preference thing or maybe it depends on the design and how you will finish the quilt? Oh well, it is a learning experience and now I know I have another step on the hexagon flowers.
I free handed the heart..... not great but it does look like a heart!
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I recall reading that once you are done all the quilting and wash the thing, it gets this crinkly look and no one will ever notice. I keep telling myself this. It is looking good. I never cut out the back of appliques. But then, I haven't hand quilted anything on many years.
Your quilted heart is a sweet addition. My attempts at hand quilting leave a lot to be desired.
I always do cut away from behind applique if I want to do any quilting on it... it's just too thick. Love these baskets!
Remember the song 'One of these Days' well, one of these days I am going to make a basket quilt!!!!! So pretty
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