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09-09-2019, 05:28 AM
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Posted By Suz

There seems to be only a few of us participating...

There seems to be only a few of us participating in this thread on applique. Are there any thoughts about starting a new thread and perhaps interest a few other "appliquers"? We could name it...
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08-07-2019, 04:23 PM
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Posted By Suz

Nanna - it looks as though the acron could be...

Nanna - it looks as though the acron could be picked up. Very realistic. Congrats on another beautiful patch.
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07-27-2019, 01:08 PM
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Posted By Suz

Nanna, two questions: The lines/pattern on the...

Nanna, two questions: The lines/pattern on the background, which marker are you using? Fixion pen that disappears w/heat? And the embellishments on the flowers, is it embroidery or pigma pen?
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07-25-2019, 09:22 AM
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Posted By Suz

Nanna, again, pressing makes all the difference. ...

Nanna, again, pressing makes all the difference. Wonderful!! I have said so on this thread before that back-basting applique is my method of applique using needle turn. Have you tried it? I find...
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07-23-2019, 10:32 AM
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Posted By Suz

If you compare both photos of Nanna's block...

If you compare both photos of Nanna's block (1187), you notice that the second block has been pressed into a towel. Obviously, pressed from the back side as the background lays perfectly flat and...
Forum: Main
02-15-2019, 07:55 AM
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Posted By Suz

I've had a lot of thinking time as I am unable to...

I've had a lot of thinking time as I am unable to stitch owing to right-hand surgery. I am getting better though.

I, too, love applique and my most favorite method is back basting applique. I...
Forum: Main
06-24-2018, 04:15 AM
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Posted By Suz

It appears I started this thread awhile back. ...

It appears I started this thread awhile back. Had forgotten! I was interested in seeing it come up again. I still like to do needle-turn applique and started to use back-basting applique to mark...
Forum: Main
09-13-2016, 01:35 AM
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Posted By Suz

I use an old decorative pillow on my lap when I...

I use an old decorative pillow on my lap when I applique or do any handstitching. Use a straight pin to fasten your work to it and it acts as a third hand. (Our ancestor stitchers used a "bird"...
Forum: Main
09-11-2016, 11:29 AM
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Posted By Suz

Thank you, Paper Princess, for the link to the...

Thank you, Paper Princess, for the link to the old discussion. Will have to go to it with more time and read from front to back. I recall a quilter who was stitching leaves in such a way to cause...
Forum: Main
09-10-2016, 01:26 PM
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Views: 152,313
Posted By Suz

What Happened to the Old Applique Club?

Several years ago, there was a healthy exchange of ideas, tips, tutes and photos using all kinds of applique. Everything was on applique. Someone along the way, named us the Applique Club. Let us...
Forum: Main
06-15-2012, 10:38 AM
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Posted By Suz

When satin stitching, it is important to use the...

When satin stitching, it is important to use the right foot. Since the stitching is stacked or raised, you need foot with an opening to allow it to pass under the foot without any resistance. The...
Forum: Main
06-04-2012, 07:35 AM
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Posted By Suz

Just beautiful! Really like the colors you...

Just beautiful! Really like the colors you chose.

Funny, I was thinking about this Applique Club yesterday and wondering if anyone was still interested. And here you are today doing a splendid...
Forum: Main
03-27-2012, 06:37 AM
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Posted By Suz

Regarding points: I posted my method awhile...

Regarding points: I posted my method awhile back, but will do so again here. Stitch to the tip of the point and take a second stitch at the tip. Remove pins or bastings on the left side of the...
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03-13-2012, 04:37 PM
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Posted By Suz

Love it!! Particularly the shoes. Watch out...

Love it!! Particularly the shoes. Watch out because I am calling it my way. I was surprised that you used a plaid and it works so wonderfully with your other color selections. Great job. ...
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03-13-2012, 08:14 AM
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Posted By Suz

Gals, I am so impressed with the flannel quilt as...

Gals, I am so impressed with the flannel quilt as well as the jacket and cardtable hideout. Thanks for sharing these wonderful projects and let them all be reminded that we need to get busy.
Forum: Main
03-11-2012, 10:21 AM
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Posted By Suz

Where is everyone? There is nothing happening...

Where is everyone? There is nothing happening here. Are we all home stitching? I am working on a Edyta Sitar applique quilt and have 24 of the 25 center blocks completed and now have to do the 25...
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02-05-2012, 03:02 PM
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Posted By Suz

Lisa, "Goggle" Street Smith Designs Emroidery -...

Lisa, "Goggle" Street Smith Designs Emroidery - there will be many choices. I purchased mine at the LQS and then took the classes to make same. I had absolutely no idea about machine applique using...
Forum: Main
01-26-2012, 03:37 PM
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Posted By Suz

So nice. Please tell us about your serrated...

So nice. Please tell us about your serrated outside edge. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Main
01-26-2012, 01:59 PM
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Views: 152,313
Posted By Suz

Cleo and Lisa, you must try machine applique...

Cleo and Lisa, you must try machine applique using the embroidery module also. I am halfway thru a project with this method. It is a lot of fun, too. I wish I knew how to post pixs as some of the...
Forum: Main
01-25-2012, 01:36 PM
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Posted By Suz

I don't use the card stock for my templates. I...

I don't use the card stock for my templates. I will draw the design onto freezer paper and then before cutting out, I layer 2-3 layers of freezer paper. It will become quite stiff. When I am ready...
Forum: Main
01-24-2012, 03:30 PM
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Posted By Suz

I have made my last two Edyta Sitar blocks using...

I have made my last two Edyta Sitar blocks using the back basting method. I really like it and will probably use it forever except for the very small circles. This method requires no templates,...
Forum: Main
01-05-2012, 08:29 AM
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Views: 152,313
Posted By Suz

Catlinye, please post the tutorial. I am...

Catlinye, please post the tutorial. I am absolutely amazed at the grapevine. You are truly talented. What is the diameter of one grape? They are really tiny. Congratulations! We are all in awe...
Forum: Main
12-29-2011, 01:23 AM
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Posted By Suz

Sue Z Q: The name of the Edyta Sitar I am...

Sue Z Q: The name of the Edyta Sitar I am working on is entitled "Applique Affair". Just love her designs. I have about 18 of the 25 blocks completed and then the applique border to do.

Funny...
Forum: Main
12-29-2011, 12:58 AM
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Posted By Suz

Catlinye, Great job in selecting and positioning...

Catlinye, Great job in selecting and positioning your leaves. The outer edges with all those little divits look really good. You must have the patience of a saint. I also like the color selections...
Forum: Main
12-28-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,315
Views: 152,313
Posted By Suz

I haven't tried the back basting method but do...

I haven't tried the back basting method but do understand the concept. My question is about doing small circles - those that are about 1/4" in diameter. Is back basting possible?

I am hand...
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