I finally got another block of the Cherry Trees done.
I know...they look like grapes, but I am sticking with the red and green theme of this quilt (with just a smattering of rosey shades as of late). Of course, there ARE red grapes, right?
This block, also, requires some embroidery stems, but because I made my cherries slightly bigger, I am not so sure that I am going to bother with the embroider since there isn't much room now. Of course, that is something I can always do a little later.
Another thing I wanted to discuss with you is silk thread. While at the AQS show in Paducah I had taken a block to work on and I had only about a yard of green silk thread left on my spool, so my mission was to find green thread in a vendor's booth. You can ask Sandy over at http://sewthisismyblog.blogspot.com/ ......I got carried away.
I bought three spools ....all in about the same shade of green that I am using for the Cherry Tree blocks. I won't be running out soon.
Anyways, I bought Clover, Kimono and YLI. These are all different from what I usually use. Tire is the one I usually go for. So far from the new ones I have tried the Clover and Kimono. I like them both, but the Kimono one is really nice.
So....what kind of thread do you use for your applique and why? I would really like to know.
That is one beautiful block! I can't wait to see all the blocks together. And I think you are very wise to buy a lifetime supply of olive green silk thread!
ReplyDeleteI have a collection of YLI silk and I always liked it. Then I started using Aurifil and that is my go to thread now. I found the silk was looking a bit shiny on some of the muted civil war prints, but I think my color/shade just wasn't the best match. I also use Masterpiece, I bought the donut bobbin holder full of pre wound, lots of colors you might just use once or twice. Variety is the spice of life, I LOVE threads, I have boxes and boxes of them.
ReplyDeleteI have the Masterpiece donut too, but I am disappointed to discover that it shreds much faster than other threads. Is anyone else having that experience or am I doing something wrong - no, thread is no longer than I normally use!
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