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Inspiration: Charly & Wilbur mini quilt

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Charly_Wilbur mini quilt inspirationI often hear there’s a g-l-u-t of quilting books on the market, like that’s a bad thing. The thinking, I imagine, is it’s all been covered. The basics have, yes, however each author brings their own perspective to the process. Lara Buccella, blogger at BuzzinBumble, and author of Crafted Applique: New Possibilities, shares a new way to approach applique. Crafted.

When you see Charly and Wilbur, wind in their ears on a romp in a red wagon, you are looking at an example of crafted applique. Lara made it as part of a swap with blogger Ruth Bourke. Her creation is inspiring.

Click the link to learn what Ruth has to say about the mug rug exchange and Lara’s book.

{Image credit: Sew Mama Sew}

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  2. Hi Scarlett! This is very late, but I had not seen this post before and want to say thank you for your wonderful write up. It’s so kind of you to have posted about my book. You might like knowing the the Charly & Wilbur mini quilt just won best pet themed quilt in the Pets on Quilt Show at Lilypad Quilting this month. Ruth and I were tickled pink!

  3. Hi Lara. Thanks so much for stopping by Craft Gossip and for the kind words. After this post, I actually purchased your book. It’s within arms reach as I type. I love it. I have all the supplies gathered, ready to go. I’m normally a piecer so cannot wait to try your method of applique.–Warmly, Scarlett

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