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Nancy Scott has two generations of quilting in her heritage. She owns Masterpiece Quilting and her business includes longarm quilting services using both computerized and free-motion patterns, custom-made quilts, show quilts and pattern design. She was taught to quilt by her grandmother. By age 5 she was already helping layer the quilt backing, batting and top to get it... Full bio »
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In this Quilter's Skill Builders episode brought to you by Annie's Creative Studio, quilting expert Nancy Scott demonstrates how to form the smooth turned edges of each applique piece and offers a couple options to attach the appliques to the background.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
- Piece the background.
- Cut and turn edges of the halo and tree branch applique pieces.
- Attach appliques to background.
Wall Quilt Size: 25 1/2" x 47 1/2"
Materials
- Scrap dark brown print
- 1 fat quarter metallic gold-on-white tonal
- 1/4 yard red metallic tonal
- 3/8 yard green metallic print
- 7/8 yard off-white tonal
- 7/8 yard green holly print
- Backing to size
- Batting to size
- Green size 8 pearl cotton
- Black embroidery floss
- Embellishments as desired: gold bugle beads, seed beads, 3/16" round and star-shaped sequins, 5/16" beveled sequins, 7/8" gold and silver paillettes, oval pearl beads, metal charms, small snowflake buttons and iridescent red seed beads were used to make sample
- Beading needle
- Freezer paper
- Spray starch
- Cotton swabs
- Thread
- Basic sewing tools and supplies
