Try a Technique ~ Quilt it Like a Rock Star

Disclaimer:  The fabrics in this post were given to me by Island Batik.

 This is my Island Batik Ambassador challenge project for March ~ Quilt it Like a Rock Star.  

 Our challenge was to try a technique new to us.  I already had the idea for "Quilt it Like a Rock Star" bouncing around in my brain, but I needed to go outside my comfort zone and make it in a new way for me.  I decided to try machine reverse applique.

 I started my project with these super hot pinks from the Sunflower Serenade collection.

 I laid them out in a random order, then pieced them together to make my underlay panel.

 I used old fashioned dressmaker's carbon to trace the design onto the black fabric.  I drew the letters myself in EQ8 ~ this is not a standard font.

 Next I stitched on the outline of each letter using black thread and a small stitch length.

 I carefully cut away the inside of the letters after stitching to reveal the design.

I used Hobbs 80/20 batting and quilted echoes around the words with Superior Thread's King Tut in Obsidian.

 For some odd reason, my cats were extra attracted to this quilt.  I normally do a much better job of keeping them off my works in progress.  This is Trail Mix. She follows me everywhere ~ my own personal stalker.  You can see the green backing fabric I used in this photo.  It's an older Island Batik fabric I had in my stash.

 Close up of the letter R.  

Hanging out on the garden fence.  

I can honestly say after trying reverse machine applique, that I'm not a huge fan.  I do however, like the results.  This is going to hang in my studio somewhere.  I'll have to make room for it.  A pattern for this quilt will be available later this year so you too can "Quilt it Like a Rock Star".

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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