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Monday, September 17, 2012

Old Dog...New Tricks!

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!
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11 comments:

  1. TerrySeptember 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Well done! It looks fabulous! I still am afraid of needlturn! LOL

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  2. Joanne LendaroSeptember 17, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    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!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Well done! I've tried a few times myself with frustration. I envy those who can!

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  4. ktquiltsSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Yeah! Thanks for the inspiration to keep on learning!

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  5. Denise :)September 17, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    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! :)

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  6. evelynSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Looks great! Needle turn frustrates me too. I wonder if the missing ingredient has been "patience" ?

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  7. Needled MomSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    I have decided that I do NOT like applique....period!!!!! Yours look great though. Must be that you beat the "old dog"!!!!!

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  8. MamaTSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    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!

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  9. MamaTSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    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!

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  10. Jean September 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    That turned out nice. I have only tried it once and it was just too persnickety for me.

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  11. HollySeptember 23, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Needle turn appliqué is addicting!

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