[quote=foxxigrani]I have done the freezer paper and the needle turn, have not done anything with steam a seam, nor have I done any machine applique. I love the hand portion of applique, although I am not that good at it. Out of the two I like the freezer paper the best, its the easier of the two. But I am so shocked, I was thinking of using the iron on as a placer only. I thoght I was just out in left field with that thought. But was going to use it instead of basting everything. Thank you so much for telling me I am not stupid for thinking of doing that and that it works woo hoo.... I love to do applique and am even thinking of doing tops totally hand. The piecing and everything. Thats how much I like the hand sewing. Again anyone behind me lined up to check out my sanity???? I am afraid to look. :lol: :oops:
Thank you for helping me out.
Always glad to help the quilt addiction in any way I can!:)I forgot to say in my post that depending on the applique shape, I remove my freezer paper from the shape when I have sewn 3/4 of it down...then pull it out. It comes right out!:)On small pieces, I just remove it before sewing and it holds the shape great! And, no....nothing in quilting or thinking out of the box in quilting is ever stupid:)Only stopping sewing to cook or something might be!LOL Also, I too love hand applique and am working on 'When The Cold Wind Blows'...check it out!:)You will love it! Also check out of your library 'applique the piece of cake way' books..and, they are online too. Love their stuff too:)And, another new fun book (and she's online) is Belinda Phillips Applique book...can find the front of it on Barnes and Noble.
Best part of applique...it travels light and easy!:)I take mine everywhere! Skeat