Originally Posted by Ducky
I did the freezer paper the way Elle suggested and it was much faster. I may use that method for select pieces, but I want to do needleturn without anything as much as possible. Kind of a personal goal.
When I use freezer paper to applique I do this... [dont know if the direction came from a Pearl Pereira or Karen Kay Buckly cd] .. you trace the reversed pattern on the non-waxy side of your freezer paper, you press two sheets of freezer paper together [I put the marked one in between] - you cut out the templates. Place fabric wrong side up on iron board & press to remove creases - dont "iron" because you will stretch fabric.
Next you place thicker template waxy side down on the wrong side of your fabric and press down lightly.
Now trim 1/4" from edge for seam allowance.
two notes - when using this method I use my fingernail to put a crease in the fabric from the edges of the paper...
if you hold piece with fab/papers in left hand fabric up and run a nail so that it just rides along the edge of the paper - you have the whole outline on your piece to be appliqued.
2 - I trim a little off the edge when I finally attach [I guess I should say I do this before making the crease when I prepare lots of pieces ahead of time]
[I usually skip it lately and do straight needleturn]
gotta walk doggie!