ragquilter

I have used wonder under on projects for applique. I found it to be very stiff, even after washing. I was using a big applique about 5 " x 5". I want to applique a quilt I am working on and the appliques will be smaller, at the largest 2" x 2". Will the wonder under not be as stiff, or is something else better? I have at least 3/4 of a yard and hate to buy something else but I didn't like the stiffness.

auntpiggylpn

I would go ahead and use what you got for the small pieces. I use Heat and Bond Featherweight as my fusible. I made an appliqué quilt where the appliqués were almost 9x 11 and there were 16 blocks. The featherweight was wonderful! The quilt isn't stiff at all and the quilt drapes just like a pieced quilt. You can't even feel the fusible in it.

RST

I like mistyfuse for a light weight fusible.

RST

suern3

The Featherweight will work beautifully for you. It is relatively inexpensive and if you are going to be doing the work for applique, you should use the best product for it. IMHO It will be worth it.

ragquilter

Thanks for the tip. I only need a little at this time so I will go get a 1/4 yd and give the featherweight or misty fuse a try, which ever HL sales.

AnnieSue

Misty Fuse is nice and soft, but too expensive.

franklindixie

Try steam-a-seam or better yet, misty fuse.

canmitch1971

I use Steam a Seam Lite when I do applique..

ManiacQuilter2

I prefer Heat and Bond featherwight too.

sewmom

If what you have seems too stiff, try the windowpane method. You just frame the applique piece with the fusible- probably about 1/2"- 3/4" wide. That way it keeps it in place without having a lot of stiffness. I think Fons and Porter do it this way.