Darcyshannon

Hi quilting friends,

I am considering buying their kit that came out a few years ago. When quilted well, I really like how it looks. My question is do you have suggestions for making the applique go faster? On this quilt I would not want it to be raw edge but turned. I am comfortable doing it by machine but don’t have a favorite technique.

Is this pattern something that would be better done by hand with all the curves of the the mice and gingerbread? Please give me your thoughts. Let me know your experiences of applique quilts.

Thanks, Darcyshannon

Darcyshannon

Also, would it look ok if I swapped out some fabric for either solid or tone on tone to make a little less busy such as the reindeer. Thanks for your input and thoughts.

Mousie

I'm intrigued for sure, but not familiar with this quilt.
However, I have the fabrics and not made the time yet for Affairs of the Heart.
It is an applique projects by A. Rossman I think.
I did start a few years ago and the technique I really like is using freezer ppr to
trace the shapes on. Then I starched and pressed the shape. Took away the
freezer paper and placed my shape onto my marked fabric.
I then machine stitched the turned under edges with matching thread.
I loved/love this technique and it's very crisp and accurate and you can use a very small zig-zag stitch, a blanket
stitch and some have used satin stitch, although I found it tunnelled a little and
uses a lot of thread. I was doing a hand chain stitch with embr. floss anyway,...I know redundant,
but it's an heirloom project. One I hope I finish!
EDTA: I think some solids would fit in just fine. Less busy.
I really like this. Actually, with mice, I love it !

Mousie

not sure if my 'splaining is very clear.
I starched my fabric, cut with seam allowance, but fr. ppr is just the shape with no seams.
When you press your shape of fabric you turn the edge to the waxy side which helps hold
it while you press around the edges of fabric to make your edges crisp.
The freezer ppr comes out easily after cooling and the fabric keeps it's shape very nicely.
I did this bc I didn't want raw edges that might ravel later either.
Also I used a bit too much starch and my needle was chewing my edges .
This is a lovely pattern for sure!

Teen

I'm not a fan of raw edge, at least in my quilts. I, typically, use two different techniques when I applique. The first is Appliquick method using stabilizer but I always hollow out the stabilizer so pieces aren't as stiff. There are u-tubes on the technique. I use the freezer paper method for large pieces or If I have multiple pieces of the same shape, like hexi's. Both are basically the same concept..turned edge and using wash away glue sticks to turn edge....tho, with freezer paper you don't have to use glue. Still leaves a nice edge.

Then, I machine sew using monofilament thread with either a straight stitch close to edge or a micro zig-zag on edge. I have done what Mousie does and used matching color thread, too. Both are really nice finishes. Such a cute quilt pattern. Fun project.

Mousie

not sure if my 'splaining is very clear.
I starched my fabric, cut with seam allowance, but fr. ppr is just the shape with no seams.
When you press your shape of fabric you turn the edge to the waxy side which helps hold
it while you press around the edges to form your edges.
The freezer ppr comes out easily after cooling and the fabric keeps it's shape very nicely.
I did this bc I didn't want raw edges that might ravel later either.
Also I used a bit too much starch and my needle was chewing my edges .
This is a lovely pattern for sure!

Jordan

Darling quilt pattern. I have used freezer paper for applique. I cut out the fabric a little larger than the actual size of the object that I am ironing my freezer paper to. Then I take a glue stick and pull the fabric over the edges of the freezer paper and press. Then I applique by hand but you could iron the piece with starch and pull the freezer paper out and maybe zig zag around or use a blanket stitch to apply the items to the background. Hope this is clear enough for you.

Darcyshannon

https://www.fortworthfabricstudio.co...roduct/KIT2910

This is the link. It was requested that I do this instead of a photo.

I appreciate all your input. I guess I just need to decide if I want to take the time to applique a Christmas quilt.