Like everyone else, I have many unfinished projects. So I was thinking what if I use them for what-ifs. This was part of another adventure. I cut out the center panel but then there was this nice piece of corduroy hidden under the velvet, so I thought what if I cut through, will reverse applique work with such fuzzy heavy fabrics?
7"x7"
Cotton linen jacquard on cotton velvet over cotton corduroy
Ragged edge applique center squares outlined in wrap stitch, random color banding
Quilted with DMC 3 and 2 strands.
Cutouts edged and plain, both work fine.
Very uneven edging , very badly mitered corners.
Working with pile fabrics is not difficult except for fraying, stitches hide in the fuzz and cover up mistakes. Surprisingly easy to work with, producing dramatic textural effects.
Regular quilting, the pattern is hard to see on velvet in such a small piece. varying thread weight and stitch length may help
I like the way the bar edging mirrors the corduroy texture.