Originally Posted by
jillmc
Geri, I am just getting started with the Apliquick, so hopefully someone with more experience will weigh in.....I have a hard time needle turning small and intricate pieces. Apliquick is a fusible stabilizer that disintegrates so the fabric remains soft. No need to remove it after stitching. Eventually, I hope to not need it, but for now, it is greatly improving the appearance of my applique!
. The turning tools are a bit pricey for me, so I am just using wooden skewers. One of the tools has a beveled edge-i have an orange stick for manicures at home that I think will do just as well!
My daughter taught me and she said to keep a wooden toothpick in your mouth to keep it wet. It clings to the fabric better than dry. I found some fancier toothpicks that are only pointed on one end. I like them best. I am still practicing on larger pieces so just using the little tiny straight pins to hold element in place.