Applique help needed....
#11
Power Poster
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: East Oklahoma - pining for Massachusetts
Posts: 10,477
Yes, Yes, Yes. I use it all the time. I also have used 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper. In fact the lady who taught me said you can even use coffee filters.
I must clarify - all of my machine applique is wall hangings that do not get washed.
I must clarify - all of my machine applique is wall hangings that do not get washed.
Last edited by Boston1954; 03-07-2016 at 05:46 AM.
#12
I took a machine appliqué class from Harriet Hargrave years ago and think you still may be able to find her book it was not hard turns out very nice we used freezer paper for template ironed on wrong side of fabric cute out 1/4 inch around pieces then used glue stick to stick to freezer tape used blind hem stitch to appleque cut small hole in the back to remove freezer paper if some was stuck to hard spritz with water and on smaller pieces I used tweezers to remove paper through the hole worked very good I also took a class from Mary Stori for another kind of appliqué where you can use a picture off fabric , fish, flower whatever lightly stuff small hole in back use a drinking straw to turn then all appliqué by hand in your wall hanging makes some great picture quilts there are so many ways to appliqué you just have to find the kind you like
#13
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 141
Thank You ALL for the great tips/suggestions. This board never fails me when I have questions. It's wonderful! I think I'm gonna spend the day trying all of these different techniques and see which ones work best for me.
#14
Try checking those 2 things {very very simple!!} and I will bet you have no more tunneling!!!
#15
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Posts: 9,475
I don't have too much info on tips for applique. I have used the freezer paper to use as a template, cut out the pattern, iron freezer paper to fabric pattern and use glue stick to apply fabric to freezer paper. Then do a hand stitch to background and then remove fp. I also have a Janome 6600 and was wondering if you would share what settings you have on your machine to do blanket stitch? I have tried and I am unable to get a good result. Any info you can give me will be appreciated.
#18
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 141
Thank You. I tried a satin stitch with the freezer paper & I like how it looks. I will be using that I think when I too make wall hangings. It's a nice clean finish.
#19
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 141
Thank You. I have been playing around all day with the blanket stitches. I think I have a handle on what I'm doing now... well at least I hope so.
#20
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 141
I don't have too much info on tips for applique. I have used the freezer paper to use as a template, cut out the pattern, iron freezer paper to fabric pattern and use glue stick to apply fabric to freezer paper. Then do a hand stitch to background and then remove fp. I also have a Janome 6600 and was wondering if you would share what settings you have on your machine to do blanket stitch? I have tried and I am unable to get a good result. Any info you can give me will be appreciated.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
craftybear
Links and Resources
1
10-25-2011 03:58 PM
MaryKatherine
Pictures
138
05-10-2011 05:05 AM
craftybear
Main
22
07-06-2010 05:51 PM