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Old 12-08-2014, 03:31 AM
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If you pull your stitches to tight it will make your background pucker .I have been doing needle turn appliqué since 1983 and have never used a hoop
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Old 12-08-2014, 05:22 AM
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I love to do applique and never use a hoop. Pulling the thread too tight is not good
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Old 12-08-2014, 06:59 AM
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Also need to check if you are stitching up and down or with a running stitch. Running, you are not putting your thread in the background same place it came out of the applique piece. Therefore it is moving as you pull your threads.
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Old 12-08-2014, 08:28 AM
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I too have been doing needleturn for well, a long time, never used a hoop, I think that would cause more problems. I do pin my piece down thoroughly with applique pins. Also when you place the piece to be appliqued be careful you don't stretch it, just lay it on the background and a gently smooth with the finger tips then pin pin pin. Good luck
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Old 12-08-2014, 08:35 AM
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Once in awhile I use a hoop but not tight. I use a few applique pins to hold in place and gently move it so it just holds. Just depends on my mood and what I'm working on. Haven't done itfor awhile.
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Old 12-08-2014, 08:40 AM
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Did you use pins or a glue stick to keep your applique in place? I use a glue stick in just a few places to make sure the applique doesn't move!! A photo would have helped us see what the problem was. Hang in there. Just like everything else in the world, practice makes perfect.
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