Is applique like a second-level quilting skill?
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Tina, just go for it! When I hand quilted my first quilt, a sampler, I quickly realized that hand quilting is my favourite technique. I stopped patchwork and started to do wholecloth - even before I learned how to appliqué or to do a high quality patchwork.
I am totally addicted to hand quilting and I don't miss anything!
I am totally addicted to hand quilting and I don't miss anything!
#15
I learned how to applique as part of my 1st basic quilting class. I was brand new to quilting and I mean seriously GREEN! :)
My teacher considered applique a quilting technique to learn with 4patch, 9patch and piecing. I am so glad she did. I read a lot of posts here on the QB where people are hesitant to try applique and I've never had that fear. At first I complained about hand sewing/needle turned applique but I very quickly found it to be relaxing and I now love having a project to work on that's easy to pick up and go with. Give it a try.....you'll love it!
My teacher considered applique a quilting technique to learn with 4patch, 9patch and piecing. I am so glad she did. I read a lot of posts here on the QB where people are hesitant to try applique and I've never had that fear. At first I complained about hand sewing/needle turned applique but I very quickly found it to be relaxing and I now love having a project to work on that's easy to pick up and go with. Give it a try.....you'll love it!
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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There are many different ways to applique, and you don't have to be a skilled quilter to start. I learned a lot from Harriet Hargrave's about different ways to machine applique. Here is a link to the latest edition of her book:
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mach.../dp/157120136X
I took a class in needle-turn applique, but found that my hand cramps up quickly so I tend to use the machine.
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mach.../dp/157120136X
I took a class in needle-turn applique, but found that my hand cramps up quickly so I tend to use the machine.
#19
There are many different ways to applique. YouTube has so many videos on these techniques.
I suggest trying them out on scraps, and find the one that works best for you.
I like using raw edge/fusibles, but there are a few quilts that I would prefer the look of the edges being turned. But this is just MY personal preference :D:D:D
I suggest trying them out on scraps, and find the one that works best for you.
I like using raw edge/fusibles, but there are a few quilts that I would prefer the look of the edges being turned. But this is just MY personal preference :D:D:D
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