Thread: Applique Class <- may become addicted

Sorry, I thought you were hand appliquing. It is most addictive!

Originally Posted by sewcrafty

Sorry, I thought you were hand appliquing. It is most addictive!

How easy would it be to pick up (hand appliquing)?

I only hand applique...VERY easy to pick up. When I'm in my recliner I pick it up and applique my heart out!!! LOL

Seriously -- I don't find it hard. I use the freezer paper method, with the paper on the outside (right side) and a round toothpick. I suck on the toothpick and use it to turn the 1/4" under. I can work really fast now using that method. Also - the little teeny tiny pins are the best to use...NOT the quilting pins. I also use silk thread -- I buy 1 spool a month and keep adding to my stash....

It's very easy and relaxing. I do the needle turn method. Find its the easiest for me. It just may be that I'm lazy also. It has the least amount of steps!! :lol: :lol: Good old-fashioned sewing!! :thumbup:

I also buy the little applique pins. I really like the ones with the white glass tips. They are more expensive, but your thread comes right off of them, they don't get stuck on the tips.

I'm not understanding exactly what you are meaning ...so I'm going to see some examples on line to try to understand what you mean ...

Okay ... I watched some videos on you tube and now I understand ... I guess I should try that :)

It really is fun and enjoyable!!! Wait till to you see the Baltimore Album quilts. They are absolutely beauuuuutiful!!! That's what got me hooked!