A lot of people have been interested in the “new” applique method I’ve been playing around with – that is, rather than laying down a border around the raw edges of the fabric, just overstitching the whole area of fabric with a thin layer of embroidery. Last week I posted a dove which had been done with the overstitching method, so I thought he might be a good freebie for July.
An applique dove
There’s nothing complicated about the overstitching method – you just stitch down the applique fabric and trim the raw edges as usual, and then carry on with the overstitching step. The only difference between this and some other methods is that the final “applique” step is done with a running stitch rather than the more usual zig-zag. For the applique fabric on the dove, I used very thin white felt, but there should be no reason why any reasonably firm fabric wouldn’t do as well. But I haven’t tested a wide variety of fabrics in this kind of applique, so if anyone has any problems or suggestions, I would be very pleased to hear about them. The dove has an embroidered tail and wing tips – it’s only the head and body that are appliqueed
As usual, if you’d like to receive this design file, just drop a comment to the blog asking for it, and I’ll send it out to you
Hi Mia
It is inspiring to see your website with all the beautiful things you have made. I am looking forward to try your dove if you would be so good to send it to me. Here it is it raining. At the moment it looks as if the summer fell on three days last week.
Karen
Posted by: Karen | 07/09/2015 at 03:53 PM
Mia,
I love the new technique with the dove. It really gives it character. I'll try that out the next time I am digitizing applique. Thanks for your inspiration. I would love a copy of your work.
Jane in soggy Kansas
Posted by: Jane | 07/10/2015 at 12:49 AM
I would love to have the beautiful Dove.
Thanks
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Palmer | 07/10/2015 at 03:16 AM
I would love your dove please Mia!! I love your idea for this!
Posted by: trish | 07/10/2015 at 03:37 AM
It's gorgeous, and I would love to have the design. Thank you so much!
Posted by: Essica | 07/10/2015 at 04:13 AM
First time at your site. The Dove is beautiful. would love to have it
Posted by: Michele Halenar | 07/10/2015 at 04:15 AM
Hi Mia.
Yes, I would love to please have your dove. It is graceful and elegant. Thank you so much. Best to you always.
Posted by: Colleen Murphy | 07/10/2015 at 05:02 AM
Hello Mia,
I would love your dove please
Thank you so much
Chantal
Posted by: Chantal | 07/10/2015 at 06:17 AM
I would love a dove design ...doves are my favorite and this is gorgeous...
Posted by: Bj | 07/10/2015 at 07:15 AM
I would love your dove design, it really turned out beautiful
Posted by: Mary Seifert | 07/10/2015 at 07:27 AM
wonderful design for dove. So different from other digitisers.
Smiles
Charmaine
Posted by: Charmaine McLucas | 07/10/2015 at 07:41 AM
Hi Mia. I would really like the dove file please.
Posted by: Jacqueline Parker | 07/10/2015 at 09:44 AM
Your stitching is so beautiful and intriguing! Thanks so much for allowing us to tag along with you on your journey of embroidery exploration!
Posted by: gina | 07/10/2015 at 09:50 AM
oh! and may I please receive the dove design?
Thanks!
Posted by: gina | 07/10/2015 at 09:50 AM
Please send me the dove design. I really want to try it out.
Posted by: Barbara Clemmensen | 07/10/2015 at 10:06 AM
Yes, please! I love your dove. I think I'd like to try it on a delicate, shimmery white fabric.
Posted by: Lisa Cox | 07/10/2015 at 11:12 AM
Mia,
As usual you inspire me to haul out my laptop and start playing with my software and stitching. Hope OESD or Urban Threads sees your work!,
Thx. I eagerly wait for tomorrow morning when I can do look at the design in detail.
Posted by: linda | 07/10/2015 at 12:06 PM
I just discovered your site - I would love to have the dove- I was looking at your older posts and wondered how to get the Christmas pot holder- I cant find a price or link to that.
Posted by: Pauline Dvorak | 07/10/2015 at 12:59 PM
I love the dove! and would like to stitch it onto a pillow for my bed. Please send it to me. THANKS
Posted by: Aleene | 07/10/2015 at 01:18 PM
Your stitching is so beautiful! I would love to try your Dove design.
Thank you in advance for sharing.
Chincolady
Posted by: Chinco Lady | 07/10/2015 at 01:53 PM
Your dove is beautiful. Could you please send it to me. Thanks
Posted by: Gayle van Heerden | 07/10/2015 at 01:54 PM
I would love the dove, it's very nicely done.
Posted by: Olga Williams | 07/10/2015 at 02:07 PM
This will be a gorgeous addition to the embroidered aviary! Can't wait to stitch it. Thank you, oh generous one.
Posted by: Patti | 07/10/2015 at 02:15 PM
Thank you. The dove is such a beautiful one and my granddaughter is getting married in October and I would love to have this dove to put on some towels and a pillow for her.
Posted by: Cherry | 07/10/2015 at 02:45 PM
Could you please send me this beautiful dove?
Posted by: Maureen Hamilton | 07/10/2015 at 02:52 PM