Artsy Fartsy with “Island Batik” part 2

I’m back, and I'm betting you thought I fell off the face of the earth.
Well, not quite, but my computer crashed and I felt like I pretty much had.
It was only supposed to be a couple of days...
Apparently I have become a slave to technology!
Over a week without a computer...well, is just cruel and unusual punishment.
LOL!!

I've been dying to tell you just how much this  “artsy fartsy” 

theme has really grabbed in attention this month.

This time, I’m sharing a summertime favorite...

This is "Lets Picnic" from "Applique Garden"

Every good picnic should have all these goodies, don't you agree?

LOL!!!

This months challenge is sponsored by "Aurifil " thread. We want to

show you just what you can do with the different weight of threads.

This photo is a great place to start. 

A 40, 50 or 80 weight is perfect for stitching down appliques, when you don't want 

the thread to be the center of attention.

The higher the number the finer the thread.

When I want the details to pop, I use a 28 weight,

Example: the sesame seeds on the hamburger bun and the lines on the onion.

(you know, every hamburger needs onion)

;-)

Or the froth lines in the whip cream on the shake above.

 The pickle details are also done in a 28 weight.

Don't you love how the colors in these "Island Batik" fabrics pop.

These corner appliques are compliments of my Accuquilt GO cutter and dies.

Just a little way to add some additional pop to things, and make a project "yours"

"Aurifil" floss...is a perfect way to attach the buttons.

I love the fact, that "Aurifil" thread has such a wide variety of weights,

 in so many colors.

 I used a Hobbs wool batting, for a fun dimensional look.
I love the loft it has and how it makes my appliques pop off the background.

Here's a little eye candy for you.

Makes your heart go pitty-pat doesn't it?

Oh, how I "LOVE" the wooden spools their floss is wrapped on.

Such a fun, retro feel!

:-)

A big thank you to  

and

Our fabulous industry partners.

And of course 

I hope I've inspired you add a little "Artsy Fartsy" into your life.

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'