In this video, Heather Thomas shares some creative ideas for how you can incorporate beautiful silk cocoon cherry blossoms to enhance your quilt designs. Heather shows you how to use hand-dyed silk cocoons to create these delicate, lifelike blooms. This technique is very simple, requiring no handwork as it’s all done by machine. You’ll find that it’s easier to do than appliqué and results in a beautiful, unique finish.
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7:17How to Make Fringe For Quilts
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5:23Flower Applique Using Silk Cocoons
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