After watching some very creative and artsy raw edge applique videos I decided to make a card following the same principles. I learned a thing or two and did not like the idea of cutting it to size. I think I might turn it into a mug rug, it has just the right measurements for it.

by mops 21 Aug 2018

Thank you. The colours are a bit brighter in real life.

by mops 21 Aug 2018

Thank you.

by mops 21 Aug 2018

The flower is from a remnant my mother sewed for herself years ago (she died in 2001). I loved it and went from there.

by mops 21 Aug 2018

Thank you.

by mops 07 Aug 2018

Thank you. For a card I would like it half the size and I did not want to cut off that much.
Long before machine embroidery I did a lot of free hand enbroidery with my mum's straight stitch only Elna ( the first electric after the treadle) and later on my own machine that could do zigzag and buttonholes as well. Was quite good at it but lost most of that skill - use it or lose it - a pity really, as it can come in very handy. Maybe with a bit of practice....

by pennyhal2 15 Aug 2018

I don't think you lost it. It is somewhere buried in your head waiting to be woke up again. Sometimes I do hand sewing just to slow the pace and enjoy working with my hands.

by mops 06 Aug 2018

I like to do things like that now and again between techniques that have become " usual ones". Triggers new ideas.

by mops 06 Aug 2018

Thank you - and a lot of things I'd do differently next time :)

by mops 06 Aug 2018

Thanks!

by mops 06 Aug 2018

Yes, it is fun to try out new things. Might experiment a bit more for a while.

by mops 06 Aug 2018

Thank you.