A Little Playtime with Bias Tape

Sometimes it is fun to just play with an idea.  The result doesn't have to be a finished piece. Playing allows you to add new life to your creative pool.  Recently I watched a class on Bias Tape appliqué.  In the class the teacher showed how she uses the method for improv work.  It looked like a lot of fun to me. So I decided to try it.

I chose a black background fabric - and Island Batik solid from my time as an Ambassador for them.  And I picked a pale batik with some color in it.  In hindsight,  I wish I had chosen a brighter piece for the bias tape appliqué.  The good news - I can always do this again.

I followed the directions that she gave very well.  But as she didn't finish this piece on camera, I didn't know everything.  But I learned from my mistakes and I made it work anyway. 

Here is the piece I made.

This method has a lot of possibilities.  As for this piece- I think it does too. I can go in and appliqué in the open spaces with symbols or maybe some fussy cut pieces.  Or, I could use bright colors and do embroidery in those open spaces.  I think I am only limited by my imagination.   This could even be a "medallion" for the center of a larger quilt.

Only time will tell what I decide. Right now  I am still thinking of possibilities.

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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