Today's sample is an example of shaped quilting. This is when the shapes used as padding are laid on the base fabric with the top fabric laid on top. Tacking can hold the shapes in place temporarily and then stitching is done around the shapes to hold them in place. Conventionally, felt or fleece was used but for a variation, some unconventional padding can be used, such as card, plastic, buttons, etc. A transparent top layer lets the padding be seen.
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| 5.5.12 Day 3 sample: shaped quilting |
In 5.5.12 above, I have used white pipe cleaners as the padding, twisted into a spiral shape and held in place by chain stitch. I used cotton calico for the base and polyester organza for the top, so that the spirals could be seen.
More tomorrow . . .
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