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    Old 03-14-2011, 10:09 PM
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    I'd like to try an applique pattern for my next sewing project.

    I'd appreciate helpful hints,information & suggestions from your hands on projects.

    Thanks in advance to all
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    Old 03-14-2011, 10:54 PM
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    Are you planning to do hand appliqué? Do you have any theme in mind, like flowers or a holiday? Did you want wall hanging or placemat size? Just thought with more info we could better assist you.
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    Old 03-14-2011, 11:03 PM
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    Sunbonnet Sue...Yep love to hand applique those...
    if you are just learning look on quilterscache.com lots of free blocks on there. I do the sew and flip method. I buy the light weight fusible pellon. Make sure the glue side is toward the right side of your fabric, then trace your shape onto the wrong side of your fabric, sew around it, trim it with pinking shears, then slit the pellon and flip it so the glue ends up on the outside. Then iron it onto your backing block and blind stitch it down. NO pins to stick you while you are hand sewing. Good luck
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    Old 03-14-2011, 11:38 PM
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    I am just beginning to learn applique myself. I did a practice block of sunbonnet Sue and another of a heart. They both turned out pretty good for my first try. I'm planning a quilt in the future with applique. I used Wonder Under fusible web.
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    Old 03-15-2011, 12:31 AM
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    Wonder Under is great for appliques.Because you get instant blocks.I did a traditional 1800's in a eagle and swags with tassls.It was pretty.I then went around every block with a straight stitch.I loved it.Since then tho,I have learned to do the blocks quilt as you go with 1 block at a time,then do the borders separate.It was a lot less bulky and a lot easier to manage.Then sew the front together,and use steam a seam for the back and whip stitch or sew in the ditch.A gal on utube has a video of how to do it.Love wonder under.
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    Old 03-15-2011, 03:24 AM
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    There are many tutes available in the appliques section.
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    Old 03-15-2011, 04:16 AM
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    there are dozens of different (types) of applique...what kind are you wanting to try next? hand applique? machine applique? stained glass applique? raw edge applique? needle turn? fusable? reverse?
    there are lots of tutorials on all of them...we can help further once we know what you are doing :)
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    here is a link http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-105905-1.htm
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    Old 03-15-2011, 02:11 PM
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    How neat,do you have a picture you could share w/me ?
    Thank you for replying & your helpful information.
    Happy Sewing
    Linda

    Originally Posted by Quilting Angel
    I am just beginning to learn applique myself. I did a practice block of sunbonnet Sue and another of a heart. They both turned out pretty good for my first try. I'm planning a quilt in the future with applique. I used Wonder Under fusible web.
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    Old 03-15-2011, 07:51 PM
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    Do you want to do hand applique or machine?

    I'm just learning the starch method of preparing pieces for applique and I'm sewing them by hand - I'm also getting the hang of needle-turn applique - but I'm using very simple patterns for that, so far.

    The starch method is amazing because you get such precise and consistent shapes. I'm still not very good at it, but I'm happy with my progress so far. :)

    This was my first attempt at the starch method - Christmas Wreaths BOM at Lone Star House of Quilts
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