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    Old 02-15-2015, 06:29 AM
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    Default Do you prefer the look of Machine applique to that of hand applique?

    I like to do both machine and hand applique. But, I'm not sure which one that I like better. Which do you prefer?
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    Old 02-15-2015, 06:40 AM
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    Prefer the look of hand applique, but not always possible because of time constraints. I also consider the expected end use of quilt when choosing an applique method, and will machine applique utility quilts.
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    I like them both. I do love the look of needle turn appliqué but it is very time consuming so I understand the popularity of machine quilting. They both have merit, and both look nice when the method fits the intended design.
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    Old 02-15-2015, 07:31 AM
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    lI like the look of needle turn over machine applique but use machine applique myself. Too many quilts and too little time left to do needle turn for me.
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    Old 02-15-2015, 07:37 AM
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    I prefer the look of hand quilting but I also prefer the speed at which the applique quilting can be done. I guess that is a toss up with me.
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    Definitely hand applique, either needle turn or sometimes blanket stitch if it's on a larger piece for a child's quilt.
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    Old 02-15-2015, 08:32 AM
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    I love hand applique but I never do it; my arthritis keeps me from doing quality handwork. I only do machine applique, particularly since almost all my applique is done for children and I want it sturdy. I started doing applique on clothing when my now 33 year old son was a baby. After all, what other decorative technique can you do on little boy play clothes?
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    Old 02-15-2015, 09:51 AM
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    Definitely love hand applique. The only machine applique I've seen that looks almost as nice is done with invisible thread - I don't like invisible thread and it doesn't like me.
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    Old 02-15-2015, 10:28 AM
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    If the machine stitch isn't heavy statin stitch or plain zig zag, then I prefer machine stitched. A tiny blanket stitch is the best looking for me.
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    Depends on the look I want.
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