May 1, 2009 -BOM- Bountiful Quilt Block ~ Photos
#3
I appliqued it, but haven't sewn it on since I used the heavy duty stuff (to get rid of it) and used up some scraps. i did try the turn through stuff on two of the little circles, but it looked icky, so I just went with regualr applique on the rest.
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If I might offer a "help" for those who want to do hand applique with the edges turned under.. I've found it helpful to cut a template of thin cardboard 1/4" smaller than the piece of fabric.. stitch a running stitch for a drawstring around in the "seam allowance." draw it up and anchor it.. then press. you can then remove the cardboard, you have a perfectly round circle with the allowance turned under.
Does that make any sense at all?
Does that make any sense at all?
#8
Try using butcher paper instead of thin cardboard. You can iron it to the wrong side of fabric (cut it 1/4 inch smaller than your fabric circle), press your s/a over to the back and then "running stitch" around leaving a small opening to remove the paper almost at the end of your completed circle. You get a good edge. I run a pencil around inside to loosen the paper from fabric and then use tweezers to pull out the paper (throw it away!) Hope this is clear!
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