Applique lessons learned
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The fusible stuff rec by my LQS must be great for machine stitching,
but I put pieces on by hand. It is so stiff, it is like stitching thru
cardboard. Did I read the instructions carefully? No. Did I make a sample? No. Have I tried different needles? Sure, not a big help.
Have I learned anything ? You bet. Will I finish the blocks? Yes, but slowly!!
but I put pieces on by hand. It is so stiff, it is like stitching thru
cardboard. Did I read the instructions carefully? No. Did I make a sample? No. Have I tried different needles? Sure, not a big help.
Have I learned anything ? You bet. Will I finish the blocks? Yes, but slowly!!
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it is hard to stitch through fusables using the machine...about impossible for hand stitching, sorry that your lqs did not explain that the fusable was meant for machine applique. a good thimble, and a pair of needle-nose pliars may be necessary.
beautiful blocks.
beautiful blocks.
Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm
The fusible stuff rec by my LQS must be great for machine stitching,
but I put pieces on by hand. It is so stiff, it is like stitching thru
cardboard. Did I read the instructions carefully? No. Did I make a sample? No. Have I tried different needles? Sure, not a big help.
Have I learned anything ? You bet. Will I finish the blocks? Yes, but slowly!!
but I put pieces on by hand. It is so stiff, it is like stitching thru
cardboard. Did I read the instructions carefully? No. Did I make a sample? No. Have I tried different needles? Sure, not a big help.
Have I learned anything ? You bet. Will I finish the blocks? Yes, but slowly!!
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