Applique Club (Do you like to applique, lets chit chat here)
#281
Originally Posted by cbridges22
Originally Posted by kwiltkrazy
Sorry, have not been ignoring you, just got back from my quilt retreat. Will try to do heart place mat, I have until the 12 of November, correct?
Hugs, Lucinda
Bonni I love your pumpkin, Great job would like to see a close up.
Hugs, Lucinda
Bonni I love your pumpkin, Great job would like to see a close up.
#282
Originally Posted by dgmoby
I'm new to appliqué, and am just learning. I've been trying out different techniques and searching for tutorials to help me. Anyone interested in me posting some of the ones I find?
I started out with a project that is like 3 pictures of flowers in vases, all separate blocks. The first one is a starter level, the second one intermediate, and the third one quite a bit harder. Then you sew all 3 together for a wall-hanging. The picture is lovely...the applique...well, I'm learning :) I'm on the second picture, and have restarted 3 times :(
In addition, I have a wall-hanging of TX with some cute stuff (hat, boots, coyote) around it that is a fusible machine appliqué. So I've got both projects going on at once (one for the TV, the other for the sewing room) and am learning and making lots of mistakes. <grin>
On the picture project, I can't seem to get flower petal edges that ripple to look nice. I've tried freezer paper/starch, needle turn, back basting and none of them are great. I don't know how to get the petal edge ripples to look good as I'm stitching them down. They seem to bulk up or get too pointy instead of being flowing curves. It's a hump, dip, hump, dip, hump on a small piece of fabric, maybe 1" wide. Then it's combined with 5 others petals with the same edging to create the flower. Any hints here, I would really appreciate...I just can't seem to get it!
Sorry to be so long-winded...I just have so much to say, and learn, on this topic :)
Have a wonderful day!
Debbie in Austin
I started out with a project that is like 3 pictures of flowers in vases, all separate blocks. The first one is a starter level, the second one intermediate, and the third one quite a bit harder. Then you sew all 3 together for a wall-hanging. The picture is lovely...the applique...well, I'm learning :) I'm on the second picture, and have restarted 3 times :(
In addition, I have a wall-hanging of TX with some cute stuff (hat, boots, coyote) around it that is a fusible machine appliqué. So I've got both projects going on at once (one for the TV, the other for the sewing room) and am learning and making lots of mistakes. <grin>
On the picture project, I can't seem to get flower petal edges that ripple to look nice. I've tried freezer paper/starch, needle turn, back basting and none of them are great. I don't know how to get the petal edge ripples to look good as I'm stitching them down. They seem to bulk up or get too pointy instead of being flowing curves. It's a hump, dip, hump, dip, hump on a small piece of fabric, maybe 1" wide. Then it's combined with 5 others petals with the same edging to create the flower. Any hints here, I would really appreciate...I just can't seem to get it!
Sorry to be so long-winded...I just have so much to say, and learn, on this topic :)
Have a wonderful day!
Debbie in Austin
I personally like needle turn best. But have found on really small pieces fusing is a must however you then have to sew the edges too which I dislike sometimes, so I wait til my mood is right :lol:
I recently tried reverse applique' for the first time, fun. But I am working on a blended applique' piece which is very challenging. When I finish (if) I will try to remember to post a picture.
#283
I'm doing my first applique which is quite a project. I don't seem to ever be interested in starting slowly. Anyhow, the only part that seems to be giving me trouble is the very tiny pieces that are less than 1/2 inch that are not circles. I'm using the template on back side and press technique. Is there a better way besides patience? What techniques are best for what type of shape or so you use whatever you feel comfortable with?
#284
I cut them out on fabric now and actually laid them out on my flannel board in my office (they don't know it is a flannel board or what I use it for--grins).
This is the pix layout with the roughly cut hearts. Over lunch hour I will start to cut out the hearts and probably heat n bond them to the background fabric. I was "told" to do the blanket stitch on them from a friend since they like it better than needle turn. It's my fault...I DID say that I need to work on that stitch more.
This is the pix layout with the roughly cut hearts. Over lunch hour I will start to cut out the hearts and probably heat n bond them to the background fabric. I was "told" to do the blanket stitch on them from a friend since they like it better than needle turn. It's my fault...I DID say that I need to work on that stitch more.
#285
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Quiltbuddy, when I do very small pieces, I reduce the seam allowance and do needleturn. This reduces bulk and the edges turn easier. Don't forget to use the toothpick or sandwich pick. Be patient.
Bonnie, the fabric selection is wonderful. I know you can do a great job appliqueing since you have had so much practice.
I am anxious to hear how everything progresses. I plan to select my fabrics today and get started also.
Suz
Bonnie, the fabric selection is wonderful. I know you can do a great job appliqueing since you have had so much practice.
I am anxious to hear how everything progresses. I plan to select my fabrics today and get started also.
Suz
#286
Originally Posted by Suz
Quiltbuddy, when I do very small pieces, I reduce the seam allowance and do needleturn. This reduces bulk and the edges turn easier. Don't forget to use the toothpick or sandwich pick. Be patient.
Bonnie, the fabric selection is wonderful. I know you can do a great job appliqueing since you have had so much practice.
I am anxious to hear how everything progresses. I plan to select my fabrics today and get started also.
Suz
Bonnie, the fabric selection is wonderful. I know you can do a great job appliqueing since you have had so much practice.
I am anxious to hear how everything progresses. I plan to select my fabrics today and get started also.
Suz
#287
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: las vegas nv.
Posts: 2,452
Originally Posted by BonniFeltz
Originally Posted by stefanib123
Hi, everyone!
Can I join you guys? I think I posted on this thread when it first started, but haven't been back.
I'm starting a new quilt, hand appliqued, with the needle turn method. I've tried all kinds of other ways, but the plain old needle turn under is easiest for me. I know a lot of people don't like it, but it just works better for me. I don't know why.
I love to sit in the evenings with my family watching tv, and work on some hand applique.
This is the quilt I'm starting, I LOVE it! Its like a modern Baltimore Album quilt, I think.
Here's the link:
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...-of-the-month/
Its a block of the month by Erin Russek, but she still has all the patterns up for each month. They are on block 10, but I'm just now starting. There are 12 blocks, with an additional center medallion type block.
She has already put up pics of the 2011 BOM, and its awesome, too!
Can I join you guys? I think I posted on this thread when it first started, but haven't been back.
I'm starting a new quilt, hand appliqued, with the needle turn method. I've tried all kinds of other ways, but the plain old needle turn under is easiest for me. I know a lot of people don't like it, but it just works better for me. I don't know why.
I love to sit in the evenings with my family watching tv, and work on some hand applique.
This is the quilt I'm starting, I LOVE it! Its like a modern Baltimore Album quilt, I think.
Here's the link:
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...-of-the-month/
Its a block of the month by Erin Russek, but she still has all the patterns up for each month. They are on block 10, but I'm just now starting. There are 12 blocks, with an additional center medallion type block.
She has already put up pics of the 2011 BOM, and its awesome, too!
Thanks so much for sharing.
#290
Originally Posted by stefanib123
Hi, everyone!
Can I join you guys? I think I posted on this thread when it first started, but haven't been back.
I'm starting a new quilt, hand appliqued, with the needle turn method. I've tried all kinds of other ways, but the plain old needle turn under is easiest for me. I know a lot of people don't like it, but it just works better for me. I don't know why.
I love to sit in the evenings with my family watching tv, and work on some hand applique.
This is the quilt I'm starting, I LOVE it! Its like a modern Baltimore Album quilt, I think.
Here's the link:
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...-of-the-month/
Its a block of the month by Erin Russek, but she still has all the patterns up for each month. They are on block 10, but I'm just now starting. There are 12 blocks, with an additional center medallion type block.
She has already put up pics of the 2011 BOM, and its awesome, too!
Can I join you guys? I think I posted on this thread when it first started, but haven't been back.
I'm starting a new quilt, hand appliqued, with the needle turn method. I've tried all kinds of other ways, but the plain old needle turn under is easiest for me. I know a lot of people don't like it, but it just works better for me. I don't know why.
I love to sit in the evenings with my family watching tv, and work on some hand applique.
This is the quilt I'm starting, I LOVE it! Its like a modern Baltimore Album quilt, I think.
Here's the link:
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...-of-the-month/
Its a block of the month by Erin Russek, but she still has all the patterns up for each month. They are on block 10, but I'm just now starting. There are 12 blocks, with an additional center medallion type block.
She has already put up pics of the 2011 BOM, and its awesome, too!
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