2wheelwoman

This is intended to be a wall hanging, and probably never washed (just vacuumed), since it hopefully will have lots of embellishment and charms and such on it.

mary quite contrary

Here are some pictures that will hopefully help. Because it is sewn onto the muslin and the stitching around the edge holds everything in place as you embellish it. Then with all of the embellishing it won't go anywhere.

2wheelwoman

Thanks, Mary. I hadn't realized the step of sewing around the edges of the block. That would definitely help. I'm going to go ahead and just hold my breath and START and see how it goes. I hope my blocks look as nice as yours!

salisaquilter

I have made many crazy quilts. and to agree, the embellishment holds the lighter wgt fabs in place.
Do use a base like muslin and sew and flip.... do in the beginning smaller blocks. 6"- 9"....
When you embroider the pcs you will see how well they will hold down.
Good luck and keep trying. All of a sudden you will get the hang of it.
sal

2wheelwoman

Wow, your quilts are gorgeous! Hey, I know, instead of me laboring to get the hang of this - you can just send me one of your lovely quilts. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks so much for the advice. I'm definitely going to ask the Wizard of Oz for some Courage and just try a block or two.

salisaquilter

I am so glad you liked it. I have several. Make them with cotton, silks, brocades, laces. I just love sitting and embellishing them. I have even use some old UGly fabs for the base.
Do enjoy and thank you
sal

GailG

There is available an interlock interfacing that works very well to stabelize fabric but yet is very soft and pliable. It is applied using a damp press cloth.