Ok Wendy, it was my first set of muggies, with the reverse applique technique.

Reetzbobeetz wrote:
Not sure about quilting with chocolate, but embroidery is a doddle. Been there- done that quite a few years ago actually

First assemble Rice paper, angelicia stem*, and Cadbury's Buttons.
1: Cut the Angelica stem into approx. 10 inch lengths, then simmer in some boiling water to soften it. (don't remember how long it took, try for 5 minutes and check) When soft it will be possible to pull it apart into long strings, pull them out and remove the soft plant matter that holds the strings together and set to one side.
2: Using a large darner sized needle (preferably stuck in a cork to give you a handle or you could use tweezers/pliers) heat this up over a gas burner and use to melt holes in the chocolate buttons, either centrally like a sequin or closer to the edge. Kitchen paper is useful for cleaning the needle as you go. It is also easier if the buttons are a touch on the warm side too, if cold they are too brittle and will just crack and have to be filed under M (for mouth)
3: Find a suitable sized needle that will pass through the holes in the buttons, and thread it with a length of the Angelica. Stitch the Buttons down onto the rice paper in any design you find pleasing carefully. This could be used as a card topper.
4: Admire & show your friends
5: Consume in it's entirety

* Instead of Angelica stem (if your garden hasn't been invaded by this plant, you could try either rhubarb or celery, as they have similar structure, but I am not sure how the celery would taste with chocolate...

Rita, you may be a day late, but you are definitely NOT a dollar short! Your quilt is stunning!! I can't wait to see it quilted.

Rosemary I thought you were going to show us something you made previously to do with Libby

Beautiful quilts by you all, that have joined in with this latest challenge. I had thought of trying to get caught up with the last challenge, but it hasn't happened, I got sidetracked by a certain tea-set I will post photos of the tea set I have been working on just as soon as I locate my camera (safe place-it is )

Beautiful ladies!

Wow! I miss a few days checking the forum and beauty appears. Nancy, Wendy, Barb & Rita each quilt is stunning and yet so totally different. I love how you each found different aspects of Libby's wonderful talent and made it your own. Well done.
Judy

An edible chocolate quilt..... now there's an idea. I am surprised some enterprising company has not come up with that one to sell at all the quilt shows considering the very obvious connection between quilters and chocolate. I mean Terrie's encouragement photos are all well and good, but they do lack that crunch and melt in the mouth. Thanks for the compliments ladies. I just have to figure out how to quilt it without messing it up. Now, where did I put that burlap sack.....

crocus999 wrote:
Look under Watch-Shows & DVDs. There is a featured guest video produced by Ricky and featuring Libby. It's wonderful.

Rita, You are way ahead of me. Your ribbons are beautiful. I have watched Libby's DVD again and again. It's the 1st Holy Communion Quilt that has me tied up right now. It's on schedule but not done.

Rita.

WOW!

geneva

BTW in which show can we find these ribbons demonstrated?

Rita: *LIKE*

Your Libby-inspired piece is beautiful, Rita! I very much like how the colors of the ribbon and border squares play on each other drawing the eye out but back in to the center at the same time. And, is the chocolate background edible? Congratulations and I look forward to seeing it when the quilting is complete. I'm sure it will be gorgeous. BTW, you have some beautiful fabric!