Merry Christmas! I had sew much fun making this pretty little angel block designed by Sandra Healy Designs for the I Wish You a Merry Christmas QAL.
I am trying to stay as close to the designer’s instructions while adding my own personality to the blocks. I added all of the embroidery and an extra wing on this block.
The actual construction of the background was very, very easy. The simple squares were cut and sewn together in no time at all.
When it was done, I had a beautiful blank slate for my angel to fly on as she places stars in the sky. The pattern called for adhesive peel and press paper for the appliqué, but the angel and stars just sang, “Please, Tracy, needle turn appliqué and embroider me!” Of course!!
I cut the shapes from thin card board and sandwiched them inside foil. I then pressed the little packets. Easy! I drew the embroidery designs I wanted on the fabric and glued them to my background with just a small dot of glue.
The next few evenings were filled with needle and thread as I relaxed and watched a show with my husband.
I was happy to use my newly acquired appliqué skills on these little stars. Invisible stitches. Yea! You can read about my journey in how I learned to needle turn here.
I made some pretty wings with some of my favorite lace. The pattern only called for one wing, but with lace this lovely, I opted for two. I love how the fabric is still a bit visible under them.
But my favorite part of this angel block is my pretty angel’s flower crown. I designed the face and hair myself. I did not use a pattern.
Her cute little ringlets and darling smile really tickle my fancy. The flowers were fun to watch bloom as I stitched them down. I added a bit of color shading to her cheeks to give her a rosey glow..
Isn’t she SWEET?! I am absolutely in love with her:)❤️.
Thank you for stopping by today. It is always nice to share a creative moment with friends like you!
I love her and her hair is wonderful
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Thank you Cathy! The hair was the funnest part:)😊
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I saw your block on QAL facebook group. She is beautiful. ❤
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Why thank you Michelle! Nice to meet you❤️❤️
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Lovely embellishments! She’s adorable!
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Thank you so much!
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She is now uniquely yours! A beautiful job with your new appliqué skills!
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Thanks Kathy! I knew this was the perfect block to try them out on:). I have a bunch more appliqué on another quilt for your QAL as well❤️
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She’s adorable! I love the embellishments you added, they really suit her!
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She’s such a cutie, and I think the flower crown is perfect. Angels, stars and flowers belong together 🙂
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Thank you Kate! I agree:)❤️
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Tracy, your angel block is beautiful! I just love her sweet face and pretty halo of flowers. Besides having a cake business, you could sell your embroidery designs as well 😇
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Oh how nice of you Abbie! That little angel really did just want to be embellished a bit. She makes me smile and so do you!❤️❤️
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Aww, you are T-sweet! ☺️
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What a special angel she is! Making these blocks our own is such fun, isn’t it? By the way, I am a fellow Down the Rabbit Hole maker🙂
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How wonderful Joan! I am behind on the Rabbit Hole but keep thinking I will catch up. The likelihood is that I won’t catch up but I definitely will finish:). It is so nice to meet you!
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Yes, indeed, Tracy, she is sweet! Adorably sweet! what did you use to add the color to her cheeks?
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Thank you! I lightly shaded them with crayon and pressed under a paper towel to set the color:)
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This is so cute. You are an inspiration.
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Thank you Lori! It is so fun to sew along and be inspired by each other❤️❤️
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She is very lovely! Thank you for the advice on needle turn applique. I have tried this without much success, but I will use your method the next time.
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I’m so glad you stopped by! Seriously, give the pinprick needle turn method a try. It makes all the difference:)
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She is incredible! Her flower head wreath is gorgeous.
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Thank you Brenna!! She was so much fun to embroider:)!
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