I am slowly getting ready to start applying flowers to my background!!

I decided to start at the top and work my way down, so the first flower would be this FUN one…

I absolutely LOVE the long skinny petals.

I started by tracing the pieces on the Apliquick Fusible Fabric…..

I cut them out and ironed them to various orange fabrics….

I found it so easy to prepare the pieces using the Apliquick tools…..

…and it was SO satisfying to see the FIRST flower pinned on the background…..

This project is going to be SO much fun!!!

One of the things I have been concerned about is finding more Apliquick brand fusibles that work so well with the system. I can’t find anywhere to purchase it except on their website… in SPAIN!!

So, it was time to start looking for something else that would work!!

In my applique box, I found a packet of fusible from Alex Anderson…..

….so I cut out a few petals and gave it a try. It seemed to work okay!

I decided to try another variety from C&T….

It looks EXACTLY like the Alex Anderson paper, and it works well, too!

So, now I have plenty of “paper” to use and it was time to prep another flower….

Hooray…the first two flowers are ready to go!!

I still need to make more stems and a lot of leaves but we will eventually get to that!!

I am TRULY having fun with this project!!