Is it possible that the BOM takes almost 18 yds of fabric?

SarahVedeler wrote:
Thanks for your input, Sarah! I think I'll be interested in the all-out embroidery so will be anxious to learn more about those options.

Will the introduction part be up soon with the fabric requirements. I will need to ask Santa for materials and will use the templates each month. Had to choose to ask for one the fabric or the go and dies. It thought last year this information was presented on December 1st.

Here's the scoop about embroidery on the BOM quilt:

Ricky and Alex didn't want me to include "Embroidered Applique" on this quilt as there are lots of members who don't have embroidery machines and/or don't want to do embroidered applique. So... the quilt was designed so that the applique can be done with any method you choose: fused, needle turn etc. The instructions will include some "basic" applique that can be done in the hoop if you do have an embroidery machine. It has a simple stem stitch outline around each of the shapes and is really quick and easy to do. My local "fan club" has requested that I also provide a full blown embroidered applique option, so this will be available as an additional purchase for anyone who wants it.

As far as fabric goes, for the full blown "embroidered applique" version (for this or any of my other designs), plain fabric is best as the detail shows up in the thread. Solid or tone-on-tone fabrics are best. On this quilt, I might have all the applique shapes the same fabric color, and then use the thread to introduce more color across the design.

For any other kind of applique (which is probably an edge finish only), anything goes as far as fabric is concerned! Solid/tone-on-tone would work. Both versions of the quilt as made so far use different colors of fabric (which is more or less plain) for the applique shapes. I would love to see someone make a version with a ton of pattern on the applique shapes.

I think the key is actually the background fabric underneath the applique shapes. In my opinion, this needs to be plain too, with a good value difference so that the applique shapes actually show up. Having said that, I had a conversation with Kaffe Fassett at Quilt Market and his outlook on fabric, applique and embroidery is quite different! He is all for maximum color and pattern on everything - from a distance you can't really see anything but a mass of color from a distance, but the detail does become evident when you get up close to the quilt. It would be fun to see someone experiment with this approach too!

Hope that helps! I'd better get back to finishing the instructions so that everything is ready to go for you all!
Sarah

I totally hear you, Eileen! I have the '09 one in process! LOL!! I skipped '10 & '11 so figured I'm due.

I'm so on the fence about the BOM. I fell so far behind on the 2011 one that I'm just putting it aside. I don't want to spend a lot of money on dies, etc. and then not do the project. I think I'll save each month and make the decision later. I know-then I'll be behind on this one. Oh well..............

I just started (and deleted) a thread on this and finally found this one! I was pushed over the edge with the 2012 BOM and ordered my AccuQuilt Go! yesterday for my Christmas present. I wondered what dies I'll want to add. I suppose I don't need them all NOW.

I'm excited for the new BOM. I've wanted to do one of Sarah's patterns for awhile and this is a great chance!

I love using my emb module ... any more info of what will be used? Embroider the appliques in the hoop? Stand alone emb designs?

Thanks for the quick reply Sarah!

I think that the chances of my actually doing needleturn are slim to none, given how long it takes me!! But I do a mean machine blanket stitch! LOL

You comment about the embroidery leads to my next question: I don't have an emb machine and don't even know how to do that! Do we just use fabric that has nice designs on it to mimic the embroidery part? Or???

Michelle,

You can definitely make this quilt even if you don't have a GO! There will be templates each month, so you can use which ever method you prefer. Designs will be included to allow you to do the applique with an embroidery machine (if you have one!). The instructions are for doing fusible applique. I'd love to see it done using needleturn - something I've never done before!

Debbie - Thanks! I love how versatile the Heather Feather dies are (and also that they are GO! Baby compatible). Ricky is the one who suggested I use them for this project, and I'm really glad he did!

Sarah

For those of us who do not have a GO! (yet), will these shapes be doable with traditional cutting? Are they done with fusible? Needleturn? Or whatever method we are comfortable with?

For instance, I have done freezer paper applique, with and without starch, and both machine and needleturn stitching. I have also done fusible applique using the donut method (cut out the middle of the shape to keep it soft). I am interested in Ricky's Stable Stuff method also to create a bit of a trapunto look. Would any of these be appropriate for the new BOM?

Never mind the Go Baby question. They can!!!

Does anyone know if the Heather Feather dies can be used on a Go Baby?

I recently ordered the Heather Feather #1 and #2 dies from Accuquilt and they are both beautiful and can be used for a multitude of other projects too. You really will get your money's worth with them. I can't wait for the BOM 2012 to start. Congratulations, Sarah, on an incredible design.

And thank you for the information on the thread. I'm REALLY excited about this BOM.