Applique Club (Do you like to applique, lets chit chat here)
09-15-2010, 05:12 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
I do like to applique but I do the raw edge machine applique and I don't think it's really considered appliquing. But, it works for me and that's what I will continue to do. I absolutely hate to do any hand work.
09-15-2010, 05:28 AM
#42
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I'm so glad this post was started!!! I love to hand applique but haven't done any for a long time but just recently have had the "urge" to find a project that I can work on while I'm watching TV at night.
Several of you have posted what you've done and I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we'd love to see them :)
Like so many of you, my greatest challenge has been with "points". I think my problem has been that I've been leaving too much fabric at the points and that's why they haven't been sharp. Thanks Debbie in Austin for the webs. I especially like the allaboutapplique.net because she showed how to trim the fabric a little closer to make that point sharp :)
What a terrific Board this is!!
Several of you have posted what you've done and I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we'd love to see them :)
Like so many of you, my greatest challenge has been with "points". I think my problem has been that I've been leaving too much fabric at the points and that's why they haven't been sharp. Thanks Debbie in Austin for the webs. I especially like the allaboutapplique.net because she showed how to trim the fabric a little closer to make that point sharp :)
What a terrific Board this is!!
09-15-2010, 07:19 AM
#43
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Location: West Virginia
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I am new to applique', I have done a couple things by machine but nothing by hand. I would love to learn how to do this so that it looks good. I would even like to try a hand applique project just to see the difference.
I like machine applique because it is faster, although if I would try needle turn by hand I might like it better.
I have an idea...why don't we start a project together? You know like the Farmers' Wife or Dear Jane quilts. I know it would be a lot of fun and we could all learn from doing the same project and discussing it here. Just a thought but I would definately participate.
I like machine applique because it is faster, although if I would try needle turn by hand I might like it better.
I have an idea...why don't we start a project together? You know like the Farmers' Wife or Dear Jane quilts. I know it would be a lot of fun and we could all learn from doing the same project and discussing it here. Just a thought but I would definately participate.
09-15-2010, 07:27 AM
#44
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Location: La Pine Oregon, USA
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I love handappliqueing, too! I'd do machine appliqueing, but when I try it, it is poor-looking!!! LOL
One of my WIP is a wall hanging for our bedroom. The scene is mountains, with pine trees and elk. I may Never get it done!!!
Another is a quilt with Sunbonnet Sue....I'll be quilting that one this winter.
I use the freezer paper method. I used to "turn" the fabric with the needle until a woman said to use the round toothpicks. I suck on one and when I need to turn the 1/4", I use the toothpick. The fabric clings to the wet wood...works wonderfully!
One of my WIP is a wall hanging for our bedroom. The scene is mountains, with pine trees and elk. I may Never get it done!!!
Another is a quilt with Sunbonnet Sue....I'll be quilting that one this winter.
I use the freezer paper method. I used to "turn" the fabric with the needle until a woman said to use the round toothpicks. I suck on one and when I need to turn the 1/4", I use the toothpick. The fabric clings to the wet wood...works wonderfully!
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09-15-2010, 08:03 AM
#45
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Originally Posted by sewhappy30
I have an idea...why don't we start a project together? You know like the Farmers' Wife or Dear Jane quilts. I know it would be a lot of fun and we could all learn from doing the same project and discussing it here. Just a thought but I would definately participate.
09-15-2010, 09:51 AM
#48
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: East Arkansas
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I Love applique as you can see in my avatar. raw edge and turn under both - all by hand. i can take it anywhere and can do it in my recliner with my feet up. also love to embroider. i have trouble with points too.
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09-15-2010, 10:23 AM
#49
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good idea, who wants to start up a group project for us (you will need to send Patrice J (moderator) a note to get it started
Originally Posted by sewhappy30
I am new to applique', I have done a couple things by machine but nothing by hand. I would love to learn how to do this so that it looks good. I would even like to try a hand applique project just to see the difference.
I like machine applique because it is faster, although if I would try needle turn by hand I might like it better.
I have an idea...why don't we start a project together? You know like the Farmers' Wife or Dear Jane quilts. I know it would be a lot of fun and we could all learn from doing the same project and discussing it here. Just a thought but I would definately participate.
I like machine applique because it is faster, although if I would try needle turn by hand I might like it better.
I have an idea...why don't we start a project together? You know like the Farmers' Wife or Dear Jane quilts. I know it would be a lot of fun and we could all learn from doing the same project and discussing it here. Just a thought but I would definately participate.
09-15-2010, 10:24 AM
#50
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has anyone tried this technique invisible applique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZovYF...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZovYF...eature=related
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