gal288

Here is some basic info to peruse to get started:

Good tutorial videos:


Connecting threads applique links"

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...itch__D54.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...Prep__D48.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...hand__D52.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...tion__D45.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...itch__D57.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...itch__D53.html


Take some time and look at the appropriate video for the technique you are going to use. They give good insight.


Some supplies that I have found useful in hand work:

1)a good pair of small curved end embroidery scissors.
2)wash-away wonder tape, 1/4", double sided
3)good marking tools, I use a fine pencil, & a fine line water erase marker
4)super glide applique needles, sharps size 12
5) box of FLAT wood toothpicks (why will be evident later)
6) applique pressing sheet, not necessary but a great help if you are going to do fusible.
7)freezer paper ( purchase at grocery store)
8) steam a seam double sided fusible sheets
9)good thimble if you are hand sewing
10)embroidery floss to match your fabrics ( I have found I can match my fabric closer with floss, plus it is cotton and washes well, and I get alot of thread for a small cost.)
11)small straight pins, the old fashioned kind.

All these things can be purchased at any fabric store, Joann's usually has them all and online I have found Create for Less has good prices. Here is a link

http://www.createforless.com/search/...tSearch=Sewing %26 Quilting


I'll post more later.

Hope all this helps for now. ;)