More Applique T-Shirts

I’ve made more Appliqued/Embroidered T-Shirts …

Here is a closer image …

And I put a little embroidery on the back …

And an embroidered bug …

and

Obviously I need to do a bit of ironing. The Sunbonnet Sue comes from here and the Bug from here.

I use two pieces of calico or homespun in the hoop (I don’t use any ‘proper’ stabilisers anymore – I do starch the fabric before I start). I use Robinson Anton Rayon thread (I found a great supplier here) and then I stitch away. They take about an hour to do – taking into account changing thread colours and laying and trimming the applique fabric.