Watch this video to learn some of my tricks for making fusible applique! To explain how I assembled the block, I made a video for you. I spent a lot of time talking about fabric marking as it is so important when you are making fusible appliques.
When making the block, I made two critical decisions. First, I was going to place the colors UNDER the palette. With that placement, I could use one color for securing the motif rather than multiple colors. Second, I was going to secure the applique at the same time as quilting. That minimized my stitching!
I used Pellon 82 to make the project, which provided more stability and a little extra height when fusing. This also meant, that I had to be a little more care to keep things level. Under a portion of the brush handle, I used an extra layer of fusible to minimize “bumps.”
Because I chose a light background, I added a little black thread painting around the block to accentuate the edges. Think about using a black pen to trace around the edges of a watercolor to provide more definition.
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Hi i subscribed to your email so i could get the paint palette block to make for my granddaughter but have not been able to down load the pattern as i don’t have a link. I would hate to miss out on this pattern. Thanks Allison, Australia.
Allison,
I just sent you another copy via email. Please be on the lookout for it! If you don’t receive it shortly, please check your spam. If it isn’t there, please let me know!
Could I get a copy too please? My daughter is in palliative care so I might have accidentally lost it.
Kathleen –
I just sent a copy via email to you. Sending positive thoughts to you, your daughter and your family during this time.
Laureen
i didnt get the pattern