I have tried to take a close up picture to show how invisible the machine stitches are. I use a Gutterman cotton thread that matches the applique piece as closely as possible and then using a very , very small blind hemming stitch on my machine to stitch right up against the edge of the applique. I am so impressed with the speed and the results I will definitely use machine applique on future projects!
Block 9 was a pleasure to make, prepping went smoothly and quickly and stitching needed to be careful on the flowers but again a great result!
I am looking forward to doing the next block, I am really loving this project. Many thanks to the Just Takes Two ladies for their generosity in preparing and sharing these patterns.
On the Carpal Tunnel problems, I am so thrilled at the improvement in my hands! Taking a diuretic and wearing the splints at night has given me such a huge amount of relief from the painful and irritating symptoms I am amazed and so grateful! I truly recommend giving these things a try before rushing into surgery, perhaps you too may get relief as I have. I haven't been doing much hand sewing at all over the past few weeks to really give my hands a chance at improvement along with the treatment and it's worked!
Happy stitching everyone,
Rowena
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