The "A" (as in applique) word
09-06-2010, 03:14 AM
#31
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I have always enjoyed doing applique by hand only. Whenever I tried to do it on the machine I was less than happy with the results. I was watching a demo at a quilt show and the demonstrator stated you must have the open toe foot for machine applique. I bought one immediately and must admit I was hooked. You can see what you are doing and the results were amazing. Good luck!
09-06-2010, 04:40 AM
#32
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I use Stable Magic inside my applique. Its stiff, you cut out the piece, (actual size) attach it to the back of fabric with some glue stick (the washable kind) Cut out, adding a bit less than 1/4" for seams around the piece. Clip any inside curves almost to the Stable Magic. Use glue stick and turn the seam over onto the Stable Magic. Leave any side of a piece that will be covered by another piece un-turned. When all the pieces have been turned. I lay the pattern on a light box, then starting on the piece which lays fartherst back, use a tiny drop of Liquid Stitch on the unturned piece, then put the piece that is on top into the Liquid Stitch, press with iron to set. This makes everything stay together. Last is to use a tiny zig zag stitch with thread that matches the applique. Stitch all the seams down. Last put the applique in place on your background (again with glue stick) and stitch around the whole outside of the design. I use invisible thread for this step so I don't have to change colors when another piece is stitched over. Hope that's clear.
09-06-2010, 04:57 AM
#33
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I have used both the glue stick and freezer paper method and love to do hand work. I have taken classes in Paducah to learn new methods to do applique work and found each teacher has something to offer. Furthermore, I can do this and join my husband in the living room in the evenings.
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09-06-2010, 05:12 AM
#35
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Hi Joanie, you asked about applique. I can tell you this IT IS ADDICTING! One year ago, I did my fist piece and since then have made three beautiful quilts and got my two oldest daughters hooked! What looks impossible is not. Use good thread and a tweezer to help with the tiny pieces. Try something simple first. I stick the piecs on , a few at a time, the baste a bit and away you go. I like to use a very thin short quilting needle, daughters like longer ones, I guess it's a personal thing. Love it1 :D :D :D
09-06-2010, 05:50 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by Joanie2
I see so many absolutely stunning quilts that many of you share with us and I assume, I know that's a terrible word, that they are all hand applique.
I have been quilting for over 25 years but have yet to do very much of it. I think I am a little intimidated by the whole idea of appliqueing anything but a very simple block. I'm wondering how many of you out there do the real thing and how many either machine applique or fuse. If you machine, do you use a buttonhole stitch or a satin stitch and if you fuse, what's the best fusible you use? What method works best for you? What tips can you give me? I need some help getting motivated and am hoping that your experience will light a fire under me. Thanks.
I have been quilting for over 25 years but have yet to do very much of it. I think I am a little intimidated by the whole idea of appliqueing anything but a very simple block. I'm wondering how many of you out there do the real thing and how many either machine applique or fuse. If you machine, do you use a buttonhole stitch or a satin stitch and if you fuse, what's the best fusible you use? What method works best for you? What tips can you give me? I need some help getting motivated and am hoping that your experience will light a fire under me. Thanks.
09-06-2010, 05:51 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts
I am not a fan of applique. BUT I have done it both ways--machine and hand. I hate hand work, but love the look of hand applique better than machine. Some can get the corners looking great with a machine, mine look like a disaster.... I usually do button hole stitch by hand and satin on machine (because of the disaster with button hole) I ALWAYS use some form of fusing. The last hand applique I did I use Steam a Seam 2 and it was very thick for me and difficult to needle. When I use a cheap fuse from a bolt from Jo-anns I don't have that problem. You just need to try different things to see what you like and go from there. Good luck on your adventure!
09-06-2010, 05:55 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by Bobbin along
After extensive research, I have discovered that applique is actually impossible. People who disagree are just faking it! :lol: :lol: :lol:
09-06-2010, 05:56 AM
#39
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Originally Posted by Janis
I hand applique. I draw my pattern on the non iron side of iron on fusible interfacing. I then place it with the iron on side to the right side of the fabric and sew around the drawn line. I cut out both layers with a 1/4 " seam allowance, and clip my curves and cut off the excess at the points. I then cut a slit in the fusible, and turn the piece right side out. I then set it with the iron where I want to sew it onto my background, and then hand applique it down.
09-06-2010, 05:58 AM
#40
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i do lots of applique...by hand, by machine, by english paper piecing, by fusing...how ever the project needs to be done. I just love applique..never thought about not being a 'true appliquer' if i don't hand applique everything...hmmmmm to me applique is applique, the technique does not matter. when i do fusable applique i usually use heat n bond lite or wonder under (just depends on which lqs i stop at which one is carried.) for machine applique it depends on the project, some i use a buttonhole stitch, sometimes a straight stitch, sometimes an invisible hem stitch. for hand applique i use a buttonhome stitch, or an invisible stitch, or a straight stitch. for fusable i still use stitching....what ever stitch i want to use on the project i am working on.
there is no reason to be intimidated by applique it is a fun technique that opens up all kinds of possibilities and you have so many choices of technique. try stained glass applique, it is very forgiving and the creations are terrific even when you are new to the technique.
there is no reason to be intimidated by applique it is a fun technique that opens up all kinds of possibilities and you have so many choices of technique. try stained glass applique, it is very forgiving and the creations are terrific even when you are new to the technique.
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