Here is the 7" block with seam treatments and encrusting begun. This block will snuggle in with the block containing the bridal couple so I added a button cluster to mirror the one on the other block.
I spent some time working out the seam treatments. I used one that I had seen at Chloe's Place (go to top of screen).
Her's has a bit more going on with it, but I wanted mine simpler.
This is one I came up with myself... I'm sure it's not original but I haven't seen one like it before (click to make bigger).
It's a double herringbone stitch, gathered with a single stitch, then lazy daisy stitches in the vees. It almost looks like a candle to my eye.
Here's is the third seam treatment.
I kept this one simple, also, to allow the french(?) edging on the linen napkin to show. This is a family piece, although I don't think it was done by them. It has a faded blue stamp along the seam that says "Made in England."
I'm rather anxious to get the blocks done so I can begin attaching them to the backing. Here is the 9" block (I did more work on it) laid out on a piece of batik that may become the backing.
I like it but may change it out for something a bit darker. Although, I just remembered that Beth likes lime green so I may leave it. We'll see how the hearts look on it after I have them hemmed.
Speaking of hemming, that's the next hurdle. I have to decide how I want to do that... any suggestions?
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