This came at a great time. I was wanting to make a towel for my neighbor that takes care of our mail when away. So I thought I would try it. This was my first applique! It was easier than I anticipated. I don't have applique scissors so that part was difficult, therefore I had one area that didn't get quite get stitched over. If doing it again I would use the rust color for the lettering. The yellow fabric has various shades in it.

very very nice sunflower ***********

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by clawton 18 Jan 2011

Thank you!

This is lovely and I just love the wording.

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by clawton 18 Jan 2011

Thank you!

You did a wonderful job. Judy

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by clawton 18 Jan 2011

Thank you!

This is very pretty! The design is very neat and the Hi Sunshine sets it off! Bright and cheery!

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by clawton 18 Jan 2011

Thank you!

Looks great and I love the colours.

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by clawton 15 Jan 2011

Thank you very much.

That is just sooo cute. I am going to make up a couple myself. We have lots of snow and it makes me feel like spring !!!!

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by clawton 15 Jan 2011

Thanks. It does turn out very nicely.

I think it is perfect! I have only done 1 applique, myself , but isn't it so much fun? I am learning a lot from our CUTIES.

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by clawton 15 Jan 2011

Thank you so much. It is fun to see how it turns out!

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Great job! Congrats Carolyn!

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by clawton 13 Jan 2011

Thank you!

Makes me happy to just look at your towel :-)

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

That's good. With all of this snow we could use some cheering up! Thanks

wow beautiful colours
I to am serching for my yellow material lol
Big hugs from London
Maria xx

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks so much. I used just scraps left over from something or other.

That's very pretty. I've never done applique. I'm afraid to.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

I was afraid also. Looked like too much work. It did take a lot time triming. But if you don't get it close the edges show. It takes more time because of the process.

by mops 15 Jan 2011

I always use wss under the applique, that way it's easier to cut back the material without damaging the towel (or fleece or whatever).

by clawton 15 Jan 2011

Great idea! Thank you. I will have to try that. Yes, I had to be very careful not to get the sharp point caught in the fabric below.

by airyfairy 16 Jan 2011

Thank you Mops - a great tip.

where is the sunflower challenge from? it is really nice. JOy

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

The design is from here, Cute Emb. It was the freebie today and I think yesterday. Just click on the applique tab and you will see it. One of the members posted a challenge and this is the design that was choosen for it. Now and then there is a project suggested and members volunteer to participate.

by sewinjoyable 12 Jan 2011

Thank you sew very much, Joy

Well done it looks nice

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you!

Congrats, nice job.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

Don't you just LOVE the applique! This is a beautiful design and turned out perfect to me. Your neighbor is going to love this.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you. It has encouraged me to try more applique.

Very nice - and bet your neighbor loved it too.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks Hope she will. I just did it yesterday so she hasn't received it yet.

Love it, great job.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

Great job!

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

Looks great, I am sure your Neighbour is going to love it. Hugs yvonne

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

I hope so. Thanks

Another fast person...Great job! kudos kudos and flowers for you!

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks! I just saw the design and needed to make something for her. Plus I wanted to try the applique.

this is sew pretty I wish I was your neighbor....love the words also....thanks for sharing....

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

The flower just reminded me of the sun and she is a bright light in my world.

This is gorgeous what a great gift. I am sure your neighbor will be thrilled. There is nothing like a home made gift.
Cindy B.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

I agree with you about home made! Thanks!

It is beautiful

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

Great job! It's very pretty and i'm sure she will love it.
hugs Lee

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

I think its beautiful! She will love it. You did a fantastic job!

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you so much.

It's so pretty. Your neighbor will love it.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

This is a gorgous peice of embroidery.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you so much. Veronika gave us a great design so a thank you to her also!

This is beautiful Carolyn love the colours. Love Chris

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you!

Oh great work. Looks like the challenge is well and truely in action

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

Carolyn, this LQQKS wonderful and I am sure your neighbor will love it. *4U

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you so much.

Very nice! I haven't even gone to the attic to look for material scraps. I don't quilt so I don't have much around.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks! I really had to searc around to find something. And yes they are scraps.

Great JOB! That turned out fab... I like the orange wording too.

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you. It does make it bright. Is it too early to think of spring!

Another great challenge done :)

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks! It caused me to try something!

FIESTA ;D *2U

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks!

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thank you so much!

Wow that turned out sunny & lovely:):)Caerolyn

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by clawton 12 Jan 2011

Thanks! The wording was inspired because it looked like a sun to me.