Applique Club (Do you like to applique, lets chit chat here)
#211
Originally Posted by craftybear
does anyone have these needles please watch the video
http://pieceocake.typepad.com/piece-...-quilting.html
http://pieceocake.typepad.com/piece-...-quilting.html
#214
Originally Posted by gloing
HI, I have tried to applique several times, but my old hands just can't seem to get the hang of it, so I do it the
Elanore Burns, way. It's o.k. for me. Have fun, andd always remember I love you. Glo
Elanore Burns, way. It's o.k. for me. Have fun, andd always remember I love you. Glo
#215
I'm trying to transfer an applique design from a magazine fold out section and they printed many other patterns on the same fold out. Of course the one I want has the lightest line. It has really been slow going trying to see the correct line. I have a light box but that only helps a little. Any suggestions?
#216
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Springfield,South Carolina
Posts: 500
My husband just handed me the mail and I received my two (2) DVD on hand appliqueing-- the teacher (best in the world to me) Elly Sienkiewicz can't wait to open them and get started. Talk to you later.
#218
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: KC MO
Posts: 1,318
Originally Posted by Marye
My husband just handed me the mail and I received my two (2) DVD on hand appliqueing-- the teacher (best in the world to me) Elly Sienkiewicz can't wait to open them and get started. Talk to you later.
Thanks
#219
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 1,920
Bonnie, I can see the difference since you pressed. Can you? I think you did a great job.
Regarding using the light box. My sewing room is in the basement and when I use my light box, I turn off other lights in the room. See if this helps.
One of the courses I took from Karen Kay Buckley used one of Elly Sienkiewicz's books. The quilt is a Baltimore Album. Can I brag a bit? Karen suggested and I followed, to send my quilt to the Lancaster Quilt Show. I didn't win, nor did I expect to, but it was an honor to be selected to show. It was fun at the show to see other quilts taking a closer look and pictures of my quilt. Some of Elly's books sell for over $100.
Regarding using the light box. My sewing room is in the basement and when I use my light box, I turn off other lights in the room. See if this helps.
One of the courses I took from Karen Kay Buckley used one of Elly Sienkiewicz's books. The quilt is a Baltimore Album. Can I brag a bit? Karen suggested and I followed, to send my quilt to the Lancaster Quilt Show. I didn't win, nor did I expect to, but it was an honor to be selected to show. It was fun at the show to see other quilts taking a closer look and pictures of my quilt. Some of Elly's books sell for over $100.
#220
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 547
Originally Posted by BonniFeltz
there are so many different ways to do appliqué (and quilting) that I think you just have to find the way that works best for you. If you don't use a hoop, it doesn't make it wrong.
Sometimes I use a hoop for embroidery and sometimes not. It all depends on the pattern, material, and to tell the truth - my mood. :)
Keep trying. THAT is the main thing.
Sometimes I use a hoop for embroidery and sometimes not. It all depends on the pattern, material, and to tell the truth - my mood. :)
Keep trying. THAT is the main thing.
Right now, I'm learning to use prepared sheets that you copy the pattern onto using a copy machine/printer. Then cut out the individual pieces, iron onto the back of the fabric, and cut it out. You can glue or pin baste the piece onto the background fabric (testing Roxanne's Glue Baste). I'm also pinching the edges of some pieces which I've read will make it easier to applique, and not others, for the sake of testing. So far, I really like using the sheets, even if more expensive, as the preparation part is very quick.
Debbie in Austin
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