We got a chest freezer last year and I wanted to create a topper for it since it was so white and bright and I thought adding a topper to it would make it look more homey. So I measured the top of the freezer and decided to use the smallest size Drunkard's Path die cuts from Crafter's Edge. I just went through my scraps of brown and yellows to use. My original idea was to make a sort of Sunflower shape using these colors, but I didn't like how it was looking, so I played with layouts until I was happy and this is the end result. I do like this layout a lot.
I also decided to sew them a bit differently by appliquéing the curve, by placing it on top, rather than sewing a curve. I like the appliqué look.
I am sure you might be wondering how do I open a chest freezer without this topper constantly falling off? Simple, I glued a magnet on all four corners of the topper and it stays put. Yes that was pretty genius if I do say so myself, LOL!!!
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| I blanket stitched around the curves and quilted curvy lines too. |
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| It sits atop my chest freezer. |
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| Magnets glued to all 4 corners keep the topper in place when the freezer is opened. |
I used the Drunkard's Path die cut to create this topper.
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| Drunkard's Path die cut from Crafter's Edge. |
came out great, nice that you figured out a way to keep it in place. I've always loved drunkerds path but curves intimidate me. your really making the most of your new "toy" from crafters edge. it looks fantastic.
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Well aren’t you the clever genius with the magnets idea! Thanks for answering the question that came to my mind quickly. Ha! I much prefer an appliqued curve edge also. Your freezer topper looks great.
ReplyDeleteNow that is one fun way to get a great curve:) Did you use a special glue for the magnets?
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking... you could make a quilt for the front as well.
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