City Planning

by Nicole

Hubby took the girls out to run errands today and I got to stay home and work on my city scene. What a treat!

This is the first time I’m working on a quilt like this.  I must say that I’m having a ball and am already planning the next city.

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I’m sewing the buildings to the background using a tiny zig zag stitch for the applique. One thing that has surprised me is how neat raw edge applique can be. I didn’t want to use a satin stitch. It seemed too heavy. So I decided on the zig zag. I thought the zig zag would leave the edges frayed, but it has surprised me in how it holds the edges in quite neatly. 
I also found some little people for the city and have planted a tree in the sidewalk. I can’t wait to show you more!

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10 comments

Lisa Lisa May 6, 2012 - 3:17 am

I can't wait to see more!!!

Shankevia May 6, 2012 - 4:29 am

Can't wait to see the finished product.

Debbie May 6, 2012 - 4:33 am

sounds & looks very fun…

Megan May 6, 2012 - 9:30 am

Wow, this looks fun. Are you using fusible webbing as well?

Eileen May 6, 2012 - 1:58 pm

Can't wait to see the finish quilt. Have fun creating your city!

Katy Cameron May 6, 2012 - 2:07 pm

Sounds exciting!

Paige May 6, 2012 - 5:26 pm

Like everyone else who commented, I can't wait to see more of this. Will it be a wall hanging?

Cherie May 6, 2012 - 7:47 pm

Ooo that sounds so cool. Can I move in? How much are the houses? =P

Kathy May 6, 2012 - 8:13 pm

I can't wait to see this quilt completed!!! I only wish I could do something like this. I will be taking an American quilting class on the 19th and I can't wait as I've made several quilts and a few I Spy Quilts. Come on over along with your friends and join me as I'm new and would love to have you at http://www.sewcraftykathy.blogspot.com

Debra May 6, 2012 - 9:30 pm

I too look forward to seeing the end result. Looks and sounds like lots of fun.

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