Embellished with Applique

      I have been inspired by the designs of Anna Maria (Horner) Parry for several years. Earlier this year I borrowed her book Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting through my local library with the Hoopla app. Then a church member pieced a quilt top that I thought would make a great background for some applique. I wanted to try some of Anna Maria's applique ideas. Here is the quilt top before my embellishment.

      I made 1/2” wide bias tape for stems and vines. I used fusible applique with machine blanket stitch around the leaves and flowers. Here is the top with my applique.

I love it and look forward to using more applique on future projects.

There is not a sandwiched quilt waiting for me so it is time to get busy sandwiching a top.  I do have many HSTs in progress for a border so I can move that project along.  

Stash Report for 2025

this past week - Used: 3.75 yds Added: 0 yds

So far this year –Used: 108.455 yds Added: 38.5 yds

Net decrease 69.955 yds

I'm linking up with Alycia's Finished or Not Friday. It is great for inspiration. Check out what others are making.

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.