Embellishment Sampler

Quilt 7


So, here is another Journal Quilt, this one a sampler of stitches and beads.

This was my first attempt at using beads.  I tried different arrangement, sometimes using the fabric as inspiration.

Challenges

front

• To use beads and simple stitches to embellish a quilt

Techniques 

•  Stitched strips of batik together, cut diagonally to make squares
• Squares were spray-glued to a backing fabric and zigzaged together to avoid seam allowances and make it easier to hand stitch
• Used variety of threads, stitches and beads.

Quilting

• Minimal machine quilting was done to avoid stitching over beads.

Edges

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•  Zigzag

Back 

•  Left-over strips stitched to a piece of batik

Conclusions

•  I like how a few simple stitches and/or beads can change the look of the fabric, make it look more complicated than it is
• Would be easier to quilt first and then add beading.

Date Made - August 8, 2006

Maker – Terry Whyte