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Old 01-23-2011, 10:03 AM
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gump51
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Originally Posted by Earleen
Ditto for dryer sheets or I hand turn underapplique. I use the heat and bond when making wall hangings.
Originally Posted by QuiltQtrs
I use "used dryer sheets" as my backing, sew on machine around all edges
and then cut a slit in dryer sheet, turn each piece (bonnet, arm, shoe, dress, etc)
and after pressing, you can cut away excess sheet on back. All your edges
are nicely finished, and ready to hand or machine applique onto the background square.
I posted earlier about buying panels of Sunbonnet Sue with all the parts printed on them. The "panels" are the iron on part. You sew around edges, cut slit in back, turn and iron on. It's a Quilt in a Day product. Bought it at a quilt show and I know some quilt shops sell it as well.
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