Dear Jane Quilt - Block M7 Junko's Rose Garden



Dear Jane Quilt - Block M7 Junko's Rose Garden

I am quickly learning that some Dear Jane blocks are harder than others.  This is M7 Junko's Rose Garden - perhaps not the best year for roses as far as this block is concerned.

Dear Jane Quilt - Block M7 Junko's Rose Garden


I started off by using reverse applique to form the outer shape.  Blood - Sweat - Tears.  It took me AGES and I still think I need to stitch it again.  Then I stitched on eight melons.  I used three different techniques with different results.  In the end (at the recommendation of my sister) I used the tried and tested English Paper Piecing technique that I use for most of my sewing, remembering to remove the paper inside before you sew the final part. This gave the sharpest finish. 

I ironed on the freezer paper in the centre to help with placement but it soon fell off.  I think this might be because it is quite lightweight and I might need to upgrade to the normal freezer paper on the roll.  Otherwise, I am enjoying the invisible stitching effect of the silk thread I am using.

I am clearly lacking in the applique department, so a good dose of Dear Jane blocks should sort me out. 

Techniques: Reverse applique, Applique
Pieces: 10