Who says that you can't teach and old dog new tricks? I've tried several different ways of needle turn applique in the past without a whole lot of success. After a few sorry attempts I decided that needle turn was not for me, but last Friday I decided to give it another try with a very good teacher standing over my shoulder. Using the techniques found in the book
The New Applique Sampler by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins and a lot of coaching from my teacher, I was able to complete this appliqued heart without uttering a single swear word! I guess you really can teach an old dog new tricks, either that or I learned this trick just in time before I officially become an old dog in a few short weeks!
11 comments:
Well done! It looks fabulous! I still am afraid of needlturn! LOL
Looks good! I took a mini class with someone from our guild, and it's a very time consuming art. Not sure I've got the time/patience at this point. lol!!
Well done! I've tried a few times myself with frustration. I envy those who can!
Yeah! Thanks for the inspiration to keep on learning!
Great job!! I've struggled with needle-turned applique myself, which is a shame, because I love applique! I've resorted to the hexie/template method, which works well for me -- but it's a lot slower because of the extra steps. I'll have to check out your book. Thanks! :)
Looks great! Needle turn frustrates me too. I wonder if the missing ingredient has been "patience" ?
I have decided that I do NOT like applique....period!!!!! Yours look great though. Must be that you beat the "old dog"!!!!!
It's a great book from which to learn. Good pictures. Unfortunately, I just heard that it's out of print. Glad you found a method that works for you!
It's a great book from which to learn. Good pictures. Unfortunately, I just heard that it's out of print. Glad you found a method that works for you!
That turned out nice. I have only tried it once and it was just too persnickety for me.
Needle turn appliqué is addicting!
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