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Bonni, go back to where you posted your heart. It is part of the post immediately preceding. S
My pillow is somewhat firm and is an old throw pillow with threaded needles, pins, applique pieces, etc stuck with a pin. Like I said, it is just a big pincushion.
My pillow is somewhat firm and is an old throw pillow with threaded needles, pins, applique pieces, etc stuck with a pin. Like I said, it is just a big pincushion.
#203
Ok. Here is my attempt at needle turn. I think this one turned out better. Well Suz? whatcha think? better? (grins)
i am loving all your feedback and it helps me when I am trying to learn this. I incorporated an idea or two but basically figured out a way that predominantly works for me. It might not be the "approved or proper way" but so far I have gotten my best results.
i am loving all your feedback and it helps me when I am trying to learn this. I incorporated an idea or two but basically figured out a way that predominantly works for me. It might not be the "approved or proper way" but so far I have gotten my best results.
#204
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Bonnie, great job! You are on your way. I cannot see your stitches (which is a good thing - hide them) and hope they are small. When you look at the backside of your project, it should look like chicken stratchin. Your point and cleft look really good. The next thing to do is steam press it into a towel with the applique down and you will be surprized at the difference it will make.
I know you are happy with your results and you should be. Post another pix when the pressing is completed for comparison. Lastly, if you oversized the block as I had suggested, square the block to the correct size. Remember applique causes a block to shrink a little or a lot depending on how much applique is applied.
I can hardly wait to see the new post. -- Question, did you find this method difficult?
Suzanne
I know you are happy with your results and you should be. Post another pix when the pressing is completed for comparison. Lastly, if you oversized the block as I had suggested, square the block to the correct size. Remember applique causes a block to shrink a little or a lot depending on how much applique is applied.
I can hardly wait to see the new post. -- Question, did you find this method difficult?
Suzanne
#205
Originally Posted by Suz
Bonnie, great job! You are on your way. I cannot see your stitches (which is a good thing - hide them) and hope they are small. When you look at the backside of your project, it should look like chicken stratchin. Your point and cleft look really good. The next thing to do is steam press it into a towel with the applique down and you will be surprized at the difference it will make.
I know you are happy with your results and you should be. Post another pix when the pressing is completed for comparison. Lastly, if you oversized the block as I had suggested, square the block to the correct size. Remember applique causes a block to shrink a little or a lot depending on how much applique is applied.
I can hardly wait to see the new post. -- Question, did you find this method difficult?
Suzanne
I know you are happy with your results and you should be. Post another pix when the pressing is completed for comparison. Lastly, if you oversized the block as I had suggested, square the block to the correct size. Remember applique causes a block to shrink a little or a lot depending on how much applique is applied.
I can hardly wait to see the new post. -- Question, did you find this method difficult?
Suzanne
This was far easier because I did what *I* call a cheater method. I will admit it. I used a washout pencil (blue) and marked the FRONT of the fabric. If it had been a dark fabric I would have probably used my white water erased marker. Then I cut it out with approximatley 1/8 inch and pinned it to my foundation.
Since it was only five inches I could easily hold it in my hand and used by left thumb to help hold the fabric in place while I used the needle and thread in the right hand to stitch with needle turning. So far this is the way I like, dare I say love(?), the best.
My thread was YLI silk I was told and believe it to be true, that silk thread blends in best for hand applique. You also need a small needle. I used the smallest I could find tonight which ended up being a size 8, quilters between.
#206
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just found this cool way to make applique wheel (** be sure to click on next to see the next pictures and how to make it**))
http://pieceocake.typepad.com/photos...lique-001.html
http://pieceocake.typepad.com/photos...lique-001.html
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does anyone have these needles please watch the video
http://pieceocake.typepad.com/piece-...-quilting.html
http://pieceocake.typepad.com/piece-...-quilting.html
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