Applique' question, and lessons learned...
11-02-2012, 12:54 PM
#13
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I switched from zig-zag (see my avatar for 1st appliqué) to blanket stitch which I much prefer. I use a polyester or rayon the same colour as the appliqué. On the quilt below (2nd applique project) I used one pink, two greens, a brown, a red and a couple of orange/yellows.
Happy blanketing!
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(I put this picture on another post, but don't know how to do a link - sorry!)
Happy blanketing!
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(I put this picture on another post, but don't know how to do a link - sorry!)
I do believe that the QB is full of over-achievers!
Thanks for the hint. I just did some applique tonight and switched to a blanket stitch! Thanks for the advice.
11-02-2012, 01:15 PM
#14
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Can't believe you chose such an enormous project for your second ever applique project! (It's amazing!)
I do believe that the QB is full of over-achievers!
Thanks for the hint. I just did some applique tonight and switched to a blanket stitch! Thanks for the advice.
I do believe that the QB is full of over-achievers!
Thanks for the hint. I just did some applique tonight and switched to a blanket stitch! Thanks for the advice.
11-02-2012, 01:28 PM
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11-02-2012, 04:52 PM
#16
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I was going to say that you use parchment paper with Mystyfuse because it doesn't come with paper. You have to put paper on one side. I read the directions online about it because I was confused when it arrived and saw that it was just fusible material. I knew I couldn't use it like that. I like the Steam a Seam Lite 2 best anyway, too.
11-02-2012, 04:59 PM
#17
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I love using the blanket stitch for machine appliqué. On the quilt I am starting this month, I will match the thread with the fabric. I know this will take a long time; but I think the effort will be worth it on this particular quilt.
11-02-2012, 05:18 PM
#18
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Haha, yeah Misty Fuse. My bad. Lol. I did that though!! Went through all the darn tedious tracing only when I separated the papers, the mf stuc to BOTH pieces!!
11-02-2012, 07:15 PM
#20
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I like to do mine using all black. I don't change the stitch length or width for each piece. I just choose one that I think looks good with whatever I'm working on and go for it. Isn't it fun getting what you want to do for your own creative processes?
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