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#751
I have been cruising around the web trying to find a pattern for my first needle turn applique. I have pieced for years but would love to try needle turn applique. If you have any favorite patterns let me know!
#752
I hand applique. I do one square at a time. I can carry it with me where-ever I go, like the Dr.'s office. I'm lucky to get anything done, but one young boy was so fascinated with my work, his dad took him straight to the quilt store. I'm never lonely. I can also sit & work on it while watching tv. I don't really "watch" tv. I grew up on radio. I prefer to hand quilt, but I'm so busy I often pay to have it machine quilted. My sister in Oklahoma has a long arm quilter, so I get the family rate, which includes free delivery! She even took a picture of my grandson getting his birthday quilt.
#754
Steady Stiching , 11-14-2011 05:35 AM
Senior Member
I had read when I was starting out that the most used shape when teaching needle turn is a heart, It has it all, an innie point, an outie point and a curve.
Here's some patterns with not too much detail, look on the right for the applique patterns.
http://www.patchpieces.com/sharingpatch.html
Here's some patterns with not too much detail, look on the right for the applique patterns.
http://www.patchpieces.com/sharingpatch.html
#755
mash43quilter , 11-14-2011 05:56 AM
Junior Member
I love applique. Only been quilting a year and at the same time started applique. Took classes on the plastic template method. Love it. Then our guild had Nancy Lee Chong here doing her Hawaiian applique, which is needle turn. Must say I really enjoyed that and would take her class again.
In January at our LQS we have a class starting, Applique 6 ways. Really looking forwrd to that.
Will try to follow this on the group but I am so lost I may never find you again. Will this be under the main topics???
In January at our LQS we have a class starting, Applique 6 ways. Really looking forwrd to that.
Will try to follow this on the group but I am so lost I may never find you again. Will this be under the main topics???
#756
I'm in too! I just finished appliqueing a Sunbonnet Sue by hand and now I'm hand quilting it for a Christmas present. I found I really enjoy hand applique and asked for more silk thread colors for Christmas.
#757
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I also am working on Sue bonnet sue & sam for Christmas present for Mom. It is my first, I have tried a few samples, not sure which I like best. Have fun & enjoy the sewing. Originally Posted by dd
I'm in too! I just finished appliqueing a Sunbonnet Sue by hand and now I'm hand quilting it for a Christmas present. I found I really enjoy hand applique and asked for more silk thread colors for Christmas.
One sample is the angel on pag 75. I like this one best.
#758
thepolyparrot , 11-14-2011 08:18 AM
Super Member
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Well, isn't that wonderful!? You inspired someone into a whole new world. Originally Posted by KarenMR
I'm lucky to get anything done, but one young boy was so fascinated with my work, his dad took him straight to the quilt store.
And how nice that you have a longarmer in the family!
I keep a little project bag ready to go all the time, too - I have my iPod full of interesting things to listen to - including the old time radio shows from the 30's & 40's. And the applique keeps my hands busy, so I'm kept out of trouble.

#759
Snorky Lvs2Quilt , 11-14-2011 08:36 AM
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I'm with you KathyAire. I H-A-T-E hand work too that is why I have my friend's 90 year-old mom sew all my bindings on my quilts. She loves it. I do the raw edge machine applique also. I think the results are just as interesting and pretty.Originally Posted by KathyAire
I do like to applique but I do the raw edge machine applique and I don't think it's really considered appliquing. But, it works for me and that's what I will continue to do. I absolutely hate to do any hand work.
Diane
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