I'm still making videos and I think you are going to enjoy this one especially!
If you have ever taken a class from me or Linda, if you have any of our Applique Sampler books, if you have the DVD – you have seen this stitch. But even with all that, there's nothing like seeing it again – up close. I do hope you enjoy it.
I've been tidying up the Lessons home page. I've added more videos that I didn't blog about so you might want to give it a visit when you have time. Click here.
And I thought you might like to see where I'm making these videos:
My studio is not that big and the light stands are in my way a good part of the time. I have a few more videos to make and then I'm going to give the movie-making a rest for a bit and get back to quilt-making!
Piece O Cake Blog 
Is there a reason for starting in the location you choose on the leaf applique? My instincts tell me to work from the other side of the opening around to that point. I’m willing to try you way if there is a reason this works better. Thanks for the great movies.
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Hi Gwen:
If you sew from right to left, as most right-handers do, it is more efficient to work over the top of the applique. Your more naturally bends down, and when you are working over the top and maneuvering the seam allowance under, its easier. If you work on the under side of the applique, you are maneuvering the seam allowance up – a less natural movement of your hand. I hope that makes sense.
You should also look carefully at the direction you are sewing. When I sew toward myself, as I show later in the video, I am sewing on the other side of the leaf – but the side I am working on is on the right, not on the bottom of the applique. It may be that you are turning your work in your hand without really thinking about it.
I hope this answers the question. If not, let me know,
Becky
Read the POC Blog @http://pieceocake.typepad.com/piece-o-cake-blog/
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Wow – very nice video! I only watched part of it, but I want to watch it again with a sample piece in hand, because I do hold my needle in the “bending” position. I took a class from you and Linda in the Dark Ages…probably 1999 in Lancaster! I certainly don’t remember much from that. And you didn’t use video cameras in those days so it was hard to see. Gotta love technology! Thanks.
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