PROJECT 127
PEEK-A-BOOKMARK | ANITA'S EXPRESS | 177
MAY 2020
Choosing fun fabrics will make the designs pop!
We all have a hoard of scrap fabrics that we save because
we just know they can be used for something, someday.
Well, that day has come! Since these designs feature a
combination of standard appliqués and reverse cutwork
appliqués in small areas, we decided to take advantage of
those fabric scraps. As we selected the fabrics and colors for
each bookmark, we made the base and back fabrics a solid
color, which let the busy and vibrant appliqués really stand
out on the bookmark.
When searching through the scrap bin in your sewing room
(or at your local quiting shop) look for fabrics that have small,
eye-catching patterns and textures. When you've found the
perfect selection of fabrics, you can then choose your thread
colors to go along. First, match your threads to the fabrics
you chose, then pull in a few other complementary colors to
round out the design.
CHOOSING FABRICS AND THREADS