I’m having so much fun with a new technique I’ve come up with, loosely based on a workshop by Phil Beaver. I wanted to try his applique/quilting technique with inkjet printed images. He paints on a high-thread-count fabric to avoid raveling, and with some experimentation, I discovered that EQ Printables’ Cotton Lawn also does not ravel. Here’s a short synopsis of what I’m doing:

EQ Printables Cotton Lawn

Step 1: Print your images on Cotton Lawn fabric. You can delete the background if you like, but it’s not necessary, due to Step 2. (Click on the image to order, I hope.)

Step 2: Cut out your images (just like paper dolls!) and arrange them on your background fabric.

Step 2

Step 3: Use a toothpick to make small dots of Elmer’s Glue to hold the applique in place. No problem to move it, just peel it off and reposition, then glue again.

Step 3

Step 4: Layer the top with batting and backing.

Step 5: Quilt, using free motion stitching. Begin close to the edge of each image, then add detail as desired.

If you’d like to see a demonstration, come to our booth (723) at Pacific International Quilt Festival in Santa Clara,Oct. 15-18. I’d love to show you how much fun the technique is.

PS: Hooray, I finally got photos in the way I want them!