I have been designing a new appliqué quilt, hoping to showcase some lovely crotchet work done by my great aunt. The crochet lace was originally the outside trim on a large bed spread. My mother kept it and gifted it to me, hoping I could do something with it.
I had a lovely collection of French General fabrics, which were perfect for the appliqué design, and the lace was added to the outside border. I managed to keep the lace design symmetrical on each side, more to good luck than good management. I can’t believe that it went on evenly on each side, allowing me to mitre the corners.
The appliqué was based on examples of vintage Spanish lace.
Now for the fun of working out how it will be quilted…….
Lyn Keogh Quilts 
I love this! Wh
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It’s absolutely beautiful! I have some tatting from my great grandmother I’m trying to figure out what to do with. This is great inspiration. Do you ever have patterns for your beautiful applique?
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Thankyou for your lovely comments. I am happy with the way the appliqué and the crochet compliment and showcase each other. I do not sell my patterns.
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Hi Lyn,
I am from South Africa and have followed you beautiful quilts. I would like to know if you have any online classes and specially in needle turn. I really struggle to get my edges nice and smooth. I also tried the applique paper that can wash out, but luckily I tried it on a sample piece and it did not wash out but became like crumbs inside the circle I did.
I would also like to know if you design and sell patterns.
Thanks so much Maryna van Emmenes
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