The appliqued piece feels so stiff!!

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02-28-2011, 03:48 PM

#21

twospoiledhuskies

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I make lots of applique quilts and always use Steam a Seam Lite 2. It does not make it heavy. If it is a really large piece I cut out the middle leaving only a scant 1/4" on the outside.
Hope your applique turns out great no matter what method you choose :-D

02-28-2011, 04:09 PM

#22

sueisallaboutquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamagal

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimom

I use freezer paper cut to size and ironed on the right side of the fabric then glue or pin to the base fabric and needle turn to the edges of the freezer paper. Works good for me.

That's the way I learned it too! Then you cut the block behind it and pull out the paper. :)

Might have to go back to that! However, I saw some steam a seam that came in strip widths. I may try that too!

I love this method. Hope you find a way that works for you!

03-01-2011, 04:58 AM

#23

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Originally Posted by Prism99

A lot of the fusibles are like that. There is a newer one called Misty Fuse that is supposed to be much softer. Haven't used it yet, but wil the next time I want to try fusible applique.

What brand fusible did you use? Steam-a-Seam Lite is softer than many others, although not as soft as I would like. I thought Wonder Under left the applique very stiff.

Misty Fuse is great for applique. You can cut out the center and use it only around the edges. Use parchment paper ironed to it since it doesn't have it's own release paper.

03-01-2011, 05:28 AM

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#1piecemaker

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I made the same mistake. Now, I'm trying to figure out how I am going to quilt through it. I may take it to a long arm quilter and have them quilt on the fans for me. I'm doing the rest by hand.

03-01-2011, 05:31 AM

#25

Greendragon6889

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Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa

Have you tried a light weight fusible interfacing? Place fusible side to right side of applique fabric, sew around all edges, cut a slit in the interfacing and turn right side out. Fuse to your block then use what ever stitch you like to sew it down. Hope this helps.

This is the same way I do it..

03-01-2011, 05:48 AM

#26

Chay

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Mistyfuse works well but because it doesn't have any paper attached you have to have an applique pressing sheet to use with it.

03-01-2011, 05:53 AM

#27

Fabaddict

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when I use fusible, I always cut out about around the center leaving about 1/2 inch. Makes for a much softer applique.

03-01-2011, 06:08 AM

#28

Cdrlinda

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Recently I appliqued circles on to a quilt. I spray based them on and then sewed. It worked!

03-01-2011, 06:09 AM

#29

dotcomdtcm

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I had the same experience. There are better fusing materials!
It makes a world of difference!

03-01-2011, 07:01 AM

#30

psquared52

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Wish I had seen this thread a month ago. I have used the fusible "lite" stuff before and was pretty happy with it. Then I bought a different brand (which was less expensive) and discovered it was much stiffer than the other. Next time, I will audition the fusible I use to make sure I am happy with the stiffness. Unfortunately, I just have to make due with my current piece. Live and learn, right?