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    Old 07-30-2013, 05:22 PM
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    I am currently working on a wall hanging, and I am machine appliquing it. I completed all the flowers, stems and pretty much everything using a blanket stitch. I only have the lettering left to do. My question is this, can I use raw edge appliqué on te letters if I used a blanket stitch on everything else? I know there are no quilting was that I would be breaking, but would it look okay?
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    Old 07-30-2013, 05:31 PM
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    You may want to use invisible threa.
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    Old 07-30-2013, 05:33 PM
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    I think it would look fine! Would distinguish the lettering from the blossoms.
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    I think it would look fine.
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    Old 07-30-2013, 09:10 PM
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    The nice part of doing raw edge with invisible thread is if you decide you don't like it you don't have to take it out before you do blanket stitching.
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    I'm confused

    It might be a language thing, but I thought 'raw edge appliqué' was a technique - using a fusible and sewing round the edges by machine with either a straight, zig-zag, blanket or satin stitch (the other main appliqué method being 'needle-turn').

    If the OP is doing her hanging by this technique (raw-edge machine), what does the question, 'raw-edge or blanket stitch' mean? I understood blanket stitch to be one of the methods of raw-edge?

    Could someone explain please? TIA
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    Old 07-31-2013, 04:10 AM
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    Originally Posted by Knitette
    If the OP is doing her hanging by this technique (raw-edge machine), what does the question, 'raw-edge or blanket stitch' mean? I understood blanket stitch to be one of the methods of raw-edge?
    I have this same question. I thought raw-edge meant you didn't turn the edges over. Blanket stitch can be used on raw edge or turned edge, as can a number of other sew down method.

    I'd love to know what this raw edge 'stitch' is.
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    Sometimes "raw edge applique" refers to a technique where you would stitch maybe 1/8" to 1/4" in from the edge of the applique to secure it, then leave the actual cut edge to fray with use and washing, kind of like the edges of the blocks on a rag quilt. Is that what you mean? If it's a wall hanging, it wouldn't see much washing, but you can always fray the edges of the letters with a soft toothbrush after they're sewn down, if that's the look you're after.
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    Originally Posted by Knitette
    I'm confused

    It might be a language thing, but I thought 'raw edge appliqué' was a technique - using a fusible and sewing round the edges by machine with either a straight, zig-zag, blanket or satin stitch (the other main appliqué method being 'needle-turn').

    If the OP is doing her hanging by this technique (raw-edge machine), what does the question, 'raw-edge or blanket stitch' mean? I understood blanket stitch to be one of the methods of raw-edge?

    Could someone explain please? TIA
    Raw edge leaves the edge of the applique unfinished. Blanket stitch, zig-zag or satin stitch finishes the edge of the applique.
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    Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
    Raw edge leaves the edge of the applique unfinished. Blanket stitch, zig-zag or satin stitch finishes the edge of the applique.
    OK - if that's 'raw edge', what's the latter method called?
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