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    Old 06-25-2010, 06:31 AM
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    Hi, need some advice. I am working on a baby quilt with quite a bit of applique(raw edge). I have pressed it all down, now, should I zig zag around everything and then do the blanket stitch, or will the blanket stitch alone hold up OK?
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    Old 06-25-2010, 06:35 AM
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    Either the blanket stitch or ziz zag stitch alone, should be enough :D:D:D
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    Old 06-25-2010, 06:53 AM
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    I am doing my first applique , and I am only doing the blanket stitch . It is my understanding that you do one or the other .. the fusible holds the applique to the background fabric .
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    Old 06-25-2010, 07:38 AM
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    Have fun making that quilt! We want to see pics.
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    Old 06-25-2010, 08:48 AM
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    Thanks so much, I was dreading having to do both (the more I have to do, the more mistakes I make). This one will likely take awhile but for sure I will show pictures.
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    Old 06-25-2010, 04:52 PM
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    I've done a lot of applique with steam a seam. I love the look the blanket stitch gives. Adds a bit of texture
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    Old 06-25-2010, 06:02 PM
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    I just do the blanket stitch and it works just fine.
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    Old 06-25-2010, 07:52 PM
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    love to see pictures!
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