Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
Okay, looks like I'm going to attempt the freezer paper needle turn method. Another question though; When stitching the applique piece to the base fabric, do you put the block in some kind of frame to keep the fabric taunt, or do you just hold the fabric in your hands?
Any suggestions on needles and thread to use? All I have is some cheapie needles that I'm sure are way too thick.
I just hold it in my hand, You would hold it like you would when you hand sew your binding, if you hold the seam edge away from you, when you pull the thread, pull it toward you and it should just sink down into the fabric and will be a little tighter, than if pulling you stitch away from the seam. I use size 10 or 11 milliners or sharps, Richard Hemming and Son is what I have been using. I took a couple of week long classes years ago from Elly Sienkiewiscz, she has written most of the Baltimore Album books, that is what she recommended at the time, they are longer than betweens.
I hope this makes sense.