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12-28-2011, 07:21 AM
#971
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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Gorgeous blocks! Gorgeous work! Thanks for sharing.
FWDesigns, I love your furry black cat. What's his name?
FWDesigns, I love your furry black cat. What's his name?
Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
I just uploaded pictures of the blocks I finished most recently, along with a possible layout for the blocks.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...bums12604.html
The original quilt used slightly brighter, more "Christmas-y" colors - the BOM to which I'm subscribed uses more subdued colors, but I like it. I will use the ivory background fabric to brighten it up. I am thinking I will put trapunto into the alternate blocks.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...bums12604.html
The original quilt used slightly brighter, more "Christmas-y" colors - the BOM to which I'm subscribed uses more subdued colors, but I like it. I will use the ivory background fabric to brighten it up. I am thinking I will put trapunto into the alternate blocks.
12-28-2011, 07:37 AM
#973
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Location: Central PA
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I haven't tried the back basting method but do understand the concept. My question is about doing small circles - those that are about 1/4" in diameter. Is back basting possible?
I am hand appliquing an Edyta Sitar project using needle turn but plan to back baste the next block. She uses a lot of tiny circles. -- I'll await answers from the experienced.
I am hand appliquing an Edyta Sitar project using needle turn but plan to back baste the next block. She uses a lot of tiny circles. -- I'll await answers from the experienced.
12-28-2011, 08:46 AM
#974
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I have only done the back basting on one project, so I'm no expert.
But I would guess that you'd get smoother circles if you use the "yo-yo" sewing and starch method to prepare the circles. Those are some TINY circles. I think about 5/8" or 3/4" would be the smallest I would try with the back basting. Maybe not even those, as nice as you can get the circles when you use the yo-yo and starch preparation. I like a challenge, but mercy! Those are teeny!
But I would guess that you'd get smoother circles if you use the "yo-yo" sewing and starch method to prepare the circles. Those are some TINY circles. I think about 5/8" or 3/4" would be the smallest I would try with the back basting. Maybe not even those, as nice as you can get the circles when you use the yo-yo and starch preparation. I like a challenge, but mercy! Those are teeny!
12-28-2011, 10:08 AM
#975
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by cactusmomma
He cleodaisy. Welcome. I'm about to try back basting so I may be asking you some advice. I am trying all the various methods to see which one I like. I think I'll probably end up with a combination of what I like from each method.
cleodaisy
12-28-2011, 10:22 AM
#976
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SE Georgia
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i received two really nice applique books from my best friend for Christmas........I have search the LQS and I still can not decided what fusible web to buy. Most of the patterns recommend Paper fusible back web......So far I have not found this. Could there be another name for this?? What would you recommend I buy. I will be machine appliquing.
Maybe hand appliquing someetime once I feel comfortable with the machine.
Suggestions would be so much appreciated.
Happy New Year
Maybe hand appliquing someetime once I feel comfortable with the machine.
Suggestions would be so much appreciated.
Happy New Year
12-28-2011, 10:27 AM
#977
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 630
Originally Posted by Suz
I haven't tried the back basting method but do understand the concept. My question is about doing small circles - those that are about 1/4" in diameter. Is back basting possible?
I am hand appliquing an Edyta Sitar project using needle turn but plan to back baste the next block. She uses a lot of tiny circles. -- I'll await answers from the experienced.
I am hand appliquing an Edyta Sitar project using needle turn but plan to back baste the next block. She uses a lot of tiny circles. -- I'll await answers from the experienced.
cleodaisy
12-28-2011, 04:03 PM
#979
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 430
Originally Posted by Suz
I haven't tried the back basting method but do understand the concept. My question is about doing small circles - those that are about 1/4" in diameter. Is back basting possible?
I am hand appliquing an Edyta Sitar project using needle turn but plan to back baste the next block. She uses a lot of tiny circles. -- I'll await answers from the experienced.
I am hand appliquing an Edyta Sitar project using needle turn but plan to back baste the next block. She uses a lot of tiny circles. -- I'll await answers from the experienced.
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