Originally Posted by shaverg
Originally Posted by penny doty
I did the turn fusable applaque today and it turned out to be really easy. I did satin stich around it.
I am not sure I understand this method. I have done fusible and the machine appliqued, didn't care for machine applique. Can you explain turn fusible?
Well I haven't done any applique yet, so I may have this totally wrong, but this is how I understand the fusible method to work; You cut your shape out of the fusible (with an added seam allowance) and pin that to the right side of your fabric. Sew the fusible to the fabric. Now cut a little slit in the fusible and turn the piece right side out. At this point you can cut out most of the fusible so you don't have that extra bulk and rigid stuff in your quilt. Place it on your background fabric and I guess you can iron it in place, or just sew it down however.
I think the biggest benefit to this method is you don't have any raw edges but it's much quicker than needle turn. I think though that you are limited in this method to larger, less detailed pieces. I don't see how it would work very well with intricate pieces. I may be wrong though. Wouldn't be the first time! :)