Description
What you’ll need
Background fabric: cotton, linen and lace scraps in neutral/off-white colours – plain or patterned is fine, but keep them pale for maximum contrast with the appliqué.
Old book pages and recycled papers
Appliqué fabric: all your dressmaking offcuts! Anything goes as long as they’re colourful and lightweight (no felt or velvet). – These only need to be tiny!
Calico and stitch-n-tear or another firm stabiliser for the base
Bondaweb – two pieces, one for the base and one for the appliqué fabric
Machine threads: neutral or white plus colourful threads to suit your appliqué colour scheme
Hand embroidery threads/stranded cottons – just a few
Seed beads and sequins – optional
Design idea for appliqué – simple shapes with clearly defined edges work best for appliqué
Most of these items can be purchased in the studio on the day but if you’re anything like me then you may have a stash of pretty bits and bobs just waiting to be used!
