Convince me I can applique.....

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12-14-2010, 07:51 PM

#41

smitty

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Originally Posted by franie

I am with you --applique scares me. Now the block exchange I am in is doing one all applique and Celtic. I am afraid to even start! LOL I have to do two blocks by May. I was ready to drop out as I have a hard time finding the time.

Oh, but the Celtic is so beautiful when it is done ! do it !
you can buy bias, black, 1/4" with iron-on on the back. then just blind-stitch it down.

12-14-2010, 07:54 PM

#42

patchsamkim

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Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin

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Like Debbie, I recommend people to practice on heart shapes first so you can do curves, inner and outer points...by the time you have done a few hearts you will feel like a pro...even if you use the hearts to make hot pads, you will have made something useful with your practice pieces, and if you feel more ambitious, you could make hearts for a table runner, or even more for a quilt. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

12-14-2010, 08:11 PM

#43

PamQuilts

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Texas

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You CAN do it! Starting is the hardest part. Once you get past that, it's a breeze! :)

12-14-2010, 08:40 PM

#44

Farm Quilter

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Location: Odessa, Washington

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If I can, you can...but I truly hate hand work so I use fusible web and just iron that applique on there and when I quilt it, I sew it down then. Really love that raw-edge applique!