I'm so pleased that I have my Chookshed challenge for June completed - especially as May was a non event for me. I started with this, all the little blocks embroidered and ready to go. I really enjoyed stitching these little beauties.
Starting point
This kit also provided a pattern to make a wall hanging, so that is what I decided on. So I added some red/green/gold sashing and started assembling the blocks. This was a little tricky as the middle row was a bit too long compared to the outer rows. So it was unpicked and just a smidgeon cut off the middle row blocks. Whew, luckily they now fitted together nicely.
Next was the outer border, and I decided to keep it simple with a green and gold patterned fabric. I contemplated hand quilting but no, although this was small, it would still take me a while to complete. And I wanted it finished in June. So, a little while quilting on the sewing machine, adding the binding, and I was almost there. Then it was just a matter of hand stitching the binding down, adding a hanging sleeve and a label, and this little project was finally complete. This is the first time I had worked with felt applique.
By assembling the blocks together as a wall hanging, there were two blocks left over. So I used one as a label on the back.
This kit was a gift from my pen friend Carol from Dakota several years ago, thanks so much Carol. The little blocks were stitched a while ago, and I'm pleased this project is finally completed. It will now be ready to come out and be displayed at Christmas.
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