Applique/lap quilt?
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Applique/lap quilt?
Ladies,
Has anyone machine appliquéd on a quilt that will be washed many times? If so, what type of stitch did you use to appliqué the shape?
I'm wanting to try this but don't know if the shape will be stitched down well enough not to fray at the edges.
My only appliqué experience is on the squares for the Fold'n Stitch wreath.
Thanks
Has anyone machine appliquéd on a quilt that will be washed many times? If so, what type of stitch did you use to appliqué the shape?
I'm wanting to try this but don't know if the shape will be stitched down well enough not to fray at the edges.
My only appliqué experience is on the squares for the Fold'n Stitch wreath.
Thanks
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I have done Wonderunder and the buttonhole stitch on a quilt that is washed about once a month for 8 years. The edges are fraying up but so far no appliques are loose. If it is a child's quilt that will be washed every week, I would use the satin stitch to finish the applique edges.
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I use a lite fusible and a narrow zigzag but not satin, some small places may get a little fuzzy but does not fray. If you use a close narrow zigzag you do not see every uneven spot like with satin stitching
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I did lots of applique on my granddaughters quilt. She is two now and the quilt gets washed regularly. I fused the applique to my fabric and used small blanket stitch around the edges. Everything is holding really well with no signs of fuzzy edges or lifting.
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