Echo Stitching by hand, machine appliqué, curved piecing, are some of the techniques you will find in this project.

Hope that you are all enjoying this beautiful summer.

A new workshop has been added for September 16, 4pm. Pattern is required and a little homework before workshop date. 608-356-4461

https://www.sustainabletextiledesign.com/workshops/2021/5/1/applique-and-piecing-workshop-the-making-of-a-turtle

Around the world the tortoise and/or turtle can be seen as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, and is able to defend itself on its own. It can be regarded as personifying water, the moon, the Earth, time, immortality, and fertility. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_depictions_of_turtles)

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A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor - Unknown

I cut my fabric pieces first without steam-a-seam to plan the layout.

Using small/sharp scissors, I cut apart the Stirrups & Stitches laser panel to fuse the small turtle independently. I used black thread to machine appliqué the pieces.

Turtles (Copy)

Turtle Template from Seawell by Laura Heine (Copy)

Seawell pattern by Laura Heine (I used the turtle template. if you would like to make her exact mosaic pattern, she provides you with a list of additional supplies you will need in addition to what I used). https://www.ardythssewnvac.com/shop/c/p/Seawell-Sea-Turtle-Collage---Shipping-now-x55378100.htm