This wall hanging was started a few weeks ago, when I took part in a class called "Embellished Landscape" with Helen Howes. Anyway, as you can see, I have been busy making the 3-D applique leaves, which are much easier to sew on after the binding. I used a variety of fabrics for these leaves, and attached them with free motion quilting - I'm really pleased with how they have turned out.....
.....and finally a special little flourish to the appliquéd moon using gold foil and steam-a-seam lite. This was a technique taught to us by Helen, and I think it really does makes this wall-hanging look rather special, even though it turn out QUITE as I had originally planned - I think the steam-a-seam lite is a bit old, and had lost some of it's "stickiness".....
.....I am so pleased with this - and now it's finally completed, it looks great hanging on the wall. (Oh and ignore the scratches on the paint - that's the hairy hound - he gets so excited when anyone knocks on the front door)! Some of my quilting friends, Lesley and Mary also did this class - have you finished yours yet girls?? Mary and Lesley used some lovely fabrics for theirs - and seeing them made me feel inspired to make another one, maybe in bright coloured batiks - what do you think? Oh and Linda - have you finished your wall hanging yet? We all had a great day with Helen, and I hope I get a chance to do a class with her next term.
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