flutterbies, applique a different way
02-18-2014, 02:36 PM
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I actually FMQ around the butterflies and put feathers and pebbles on the butterflies to decorate them. They are fused on but I wanted to make sure they stayed on since it is a child's quilt. Then of course I got carried away and had to decorate them with the quilting stitches.
Originally Posted by GagaSmith
Beautiful quilt and quilting. Would you please explain what you mean by "I quilted the butterfly appliques onto the quilt." Did you machine applique through all three layers using a zigzag stitch or whatever? THanks for any additional info you can give.
02-18-2014, 04:39 PM
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Clever technique! So I am assuming the butterflies were prepared applique all finished on the edges so all you had to do was plop them down and quilt them where you wanted them? I really like the finished product.
Oops should have read all the posts first. So you quilted the quilt, then removed it from the rack and fused the butterflies on, reloaded the quilt and quilted the butterflies?
Oops should have read all the posts first. So you quilted the quilt, then removed it from the rack and fused the butterflies on, reloaded the quilt and quilted the butterflies?
02-18-2014, 05:19 PM
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Actually I never took it off the longarm. I fused the butterflies in place right on the machine. The were fused so the edges were not finished except the 3D one. That one I did a narrow decorative stitch near the edge.
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Clever technique! So I am assuming the butterflies were prepared applique all finished on the edges so all you had to do was plop them down and quilt them where you wanted them? I really like the finished product.
Oops should have read all the posts first. So you quilted the quilt, then removed it from the rack and fused the butterflies on, reloaded the quilt and quilted the butterflies?
Oops should have read all the posts first. So you quilted the quilt, then removed it from the rack and fused the butterflies on, reloaded the quilt and quilted the butterflies?
02-18-2014, 05:24 PM
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Actually I never took it off the longarm. I fused the butterflies in place right on the machine. The were fused so the edges were not finished except the 3D one. That one I did a narrow decorative stitch near the edge. But with the outlining near the edges and the feathers decorating the wings, they should wash well.
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Clever technique! So I am assuming the butterflies were prepared applique all finished on the edges so all you had to do was plop them down and quilt them where you wanted them? I really like the finished product.
Oops should have read all the posts first. So you quilted the quilt, then removed it from the rack and fused the butterflies on, reloaded the quilt and quilted the butterflies?
Oops should have read all the posts first. So you quilted the quilt, then removed it from the rack and fused the butterflies on, reloaded the quilt and quilted the butterflies?
02-18-2014, 06:00 PM
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You made this your own technique which made it so unique. Your quilting is beautiful. I have been thinking of making my cousin who is like a daughter a butterfly quilt and haven't come up with any ideas. I have yours bookmarked for future reference. Brilliant!!
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