The Bell Choir
Ever since I experienced the almost ethereal experience of listening to a bell choir, I have tried to translate the aural beauty into a visual treat. Here is the result of my love of the sounds of a bell choir.
Each of the bells comes in two sizes - all of the bells in one set fit in a 4" x 4" hoop, the bells in the next set are one almost 5" tall. In addition, in each size the bells come in two versions - one with placement circles for hot-fix crystals (size 10ss) and one with no circles for crystals.
Purchase the set as shown here - for sewing directly on your fabric or the set shown below (and to the right) for applique. The set for direct stitching is daintier, the applique version is more robust in appearance.
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Interested in the creative process I used to design this wall hanging? Read my Blog
Bobbi
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Purchase the Bell Choir Standard Set (includes 6 bells, each in 4 versions, plus a half dozen extra designs) starting at $30
Purchase the Bell Choir Applique Set (includes 6 bells, each in 4 versions, plus a half dozen extra designs) starting at $30
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Buy Both Sets Starting at $50
Buy One Set starting at $30
Want to see more samples? Bobbi's just finished stitching out samples to use in a wall hanging.
Click here to see more!
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As Seen In Through the Needle Winter 2009
We have the directions for the Quilt As You Go technique as used in the mantel scarf above. Download the PDF by clicking here or on the picture above.
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Note- the stipple stitch around each bell is not included in the design set - it's part of the quilting. |
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These delicate bells are the perfect addition to any project.
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1) 4.8" tall -with placement lines for crystals
2) 4.8" tall - no crystal placement lines
3) 3.8" tall - applique with placement lines for crystal
4) 3.8" tall - applique no crystal placement lines
5) 4.8" tall -with placement lines for crystals and stipple stitch for quilt as you go |
6) 4.8" tall - no crystal placement lines and stipple stitch for quilt as you go
7) 3.8" tall - applique with placement lines for crystal and stipple stitch for quilt as you go
8) 3.8" tall - applique no crystal placement lines and stipple stitch for quilt as you go |
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I see both the applique and the standard stitching bell sets as being very useful, whether it's for the holiday season or for weddings, or any occasion when bells can ring out your joy.
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The Applique Version of the Designs
To facilitate a good applique, the designs were redigitized with placement lines for the applique fabric, stitching lines to attach the applique fabrics and wider satin stitch outlines to cover the edges of the fabric.
Each applique design comes in 4 versions (each separately digitized)
1) 4.8" tall -with placement lines for crystals
2) 4.8" tall - no crystal placement lines
3) 3.8" tall - with placement lines for crystal
4) 3.8" tall - no crystal placement lines |
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Sample Design
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Mantel Scarf made with Bell Choir Designs using the version with stipple stitch.
The design "Joeux Noel" is included for those with large hoops. (Design is 5.4" x 7.9").
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Wall Hanging made with Bell Choir Designs. Click here for a larger picture. |
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The applique version of the bells in a stunning combination, a deep red print with black applique fabric.
The stipple stitch on these designs IS included with the design set making these designs the perfect option for the Quilt As You Go technique. |
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