Favorite Way of Applique
#11
Traditional needleturn is my favorite. There is a method similar to Feline Fanatic which starts out with 2-3 layers of freezer paper ironed together, draw pattern (reversed)[pattern can be used over and over], iron to back of fabric, 1/4-1/8 seam allowance added, then using starch turn edges over freezer paper and press dry. Remove paper and dot fabric glue on back and place on background. Stitch like regular needleturn.
#12
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Traditional needleturn is my favorite. There is a method similar to Feline Fanatic which starts out with 2-3 layers of freezer paper ironed together, draw pattern (reversed)[pattern can be used over and over], iron to back of fabric, 1/4-1/8 seam allowance added, then using starch turn edges over freezer paper and press dry. Remove paper and dot fabric glue on back and place on background. Stitch like regular needleturn.
#16
I like the button hole stitch on my machine, especially if it is for a child or I expect it to be washed frequently. Probably a bit more sturdy than hand applique. If it is for a display quilt, nothing can beat the look of hand applique methods.
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Use several layers of freezer paper to make a template and the use the starch method to prep your appliqué . Then you don't have to remove the freezer paper. Love this method. Takes a little more prep but worth it. Then use needle turn.
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#20
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I posted "easy Applique tutorial I promised" here on the board, just for those of us who just can't get the hang of needle turn applique. Eleanor Burns has a method for using interfacing that works pretty good with larger appliqués too!
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