Bubbly Bubbles...

Here is another one of my projects! This cute little bear is surrounded by bubbly bubbles floating all around!

The bubbles are applique designs. The applique fabric is two layers of sheer fabric fused together with wonderunder and then two layers of batting. The batting gives the designs a puffy texture, creating some dimension.

The batting makes the applique thicker to trim and stitch through. The satin stitch which covers the fabric edge must be wide to completely cover the sheer fabric and batting.

See close up photos here...