Tangled Thread - Tips, Trick and Tutorials in Sewing & Stitching

I know you might be saying that you could never create anything as beautiful and artistic as this but you CAN! Ananda Smith over at Divine Designs has complete instructions on how to create this Russian Christmas Appliscape. Let her describe it:

“This project consists of 16 applique designs. Each design is made entirely in the hoop and when finished will match up with all the other designs to complete an appliscape picture. The completed appliscape can then be used as a centerpiece for a quilt, wall hanging, or even cushion cover.

This project looks great sewn out in sparkly whites, silvers, royal blues and rich blacks . You can choose your own printed fabrics like snow, rocks and brocade to give a more realistic look. “

See, you only have to deal with one 4″ x 4″ square at a time. You get complete instructions for each square and even how to join to the squares. That’s not a bit overwhelming.

It is too late for me to start this for this Christmas but Ananda has many Appliscapes on her site and I’m going to start on one for spring just after the first of the year.  I will do this Russian Santa for next year and I’ll be able to call myself an artist.  You will too!