Originally Posted by
Prism99
Can you tell us a little more about the technique? Is it primarily for wall hangings that will not be washed, or would it also work for bed quilts that will get a lot of washing?.
The method works for all types of applique and is completely washable if you use the Fabric Mod Podge formula. If you use the Matte or Gloss formula, you can sponge it clean, but not launder it.
In her book, Lara Bucella compares three Mod Podge formulas: Gloss, Matte, and Fabric, and each one has their own uses and advantages. The main advantage of all three is the ability to do raw edge applique with no fraying, but only the Fabric formula is washable.
I found that the Fabric formula is very, very thick! Much thicker than the Matte or Gloss formula. In the book, she suggested a cheap sponge applicator to spread it over the fabric, but that didn't work well for me. I ended up using a cheap 2" paintbrush and it worked a lot better. After applying a moderately-thin coat over the fabric, it dries in about 30-45 minutes and is ready to use- just cut your pieces out and iron them down.
I am making a portrait quilt... something I have never attempted before, and this method is working out great, especially for those tight angles and weirdly shaped cuts that sometimes go along with portraiture.