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MEL's Practical Joy
A 9 Month Block of the Month Quilt featuring Machine Embroidery Applique and Quilting in the Hoop
MEL's Practical Joy measures 73" x 89" - the perfect size for a twin bed!
Each month you'll work on a new block, sometimes two.
First, you'll stitch the embroidered applique designs onto the background fabric.
Our super simple technique for perfect design placement is easy to master, and needs nothing more than a pin and an ironing board.
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Enter your info for your free copy of this gorgeous machine embroidery appliqué design and sprinkle flowers all over your home.
You’re here because you have a passion for creating beautiful things and drool over machine embroidered appliqué.
I’m here because I have a passion for teaching you to create beautiful things and also drool over machine embroidered appliqué!
Meaning of Life Designs was founded with the idea that creating beautiful things brings joy, nourishment, and healing to the soul. I believe anyone can learn to do this and do it well, so my designs are appropriate for beginners as well as more advanced creators.
Machine embroidered appliqué should be easy and fun. It should lead to finished projects that you adore and can use in your everyday life – not just stiff show pieces.
The designs you find here are beautifully digitized, come with detailed instructions (sometimes additional video lessons), and are meant to be enjoyed throughout the process.
I combine an eye for design, attention to every little detail, and innovative methods so the patterns are easy to follow, and the ends results are useful. You’ll end up with a cuddly quilt, a beautiful decoration, or a lovely gift for someone special.
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"I’m relieved to know I’m not the only one who is addicted to and owns all of Sarah Vedeler’s designs! My grown children raid my house when they visit to take home treasures that I’ve made...it’s so hard to part with them, but I also love their reactions to the beautiful designs created by Sarah. A million thanks for such stunning designs!"
Jayne
"I have many of Sarah’s designs and have used them over the years for several projects and have several waiting to be executed. Sarah’s attention to detail and her explicit instructions make her designs exceptional. "
