Nautical Quilt

My most recent finish was this precious nautical themed quilt.  This is the first quilt I've made with applique, and I don't know what took me so long!  It turned out to be easy, and it makes quite an impact!

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I used this method with fusible interfacing (Pellon 911FF).  I secured it with top stitching.  I love that there are no raw edges, so it looks very polished.  I did cut away the bottom layer of fabric (navy) and interfacing from the back, which helped reduce bulk and make a softer finished product.

I used seersucker fabric for the large outer border, so it's very light and tactile.

I also embroidered right on the binding instead of attaching a separate label.  I will definitely be doing more of this in the future!

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