Blanket stitch applique as quilting?
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Blanket stitch applique as quilting?
I am making 2 crib quilts for my niece who just had twins. She has asked for polka dots. My plan is to make a bunch of circles in different sizes and fabrics, then fuse and applique them onto white Kona.
If I sandwiched the Kona and the backing, then appliqued the circles with a blanket stitch- would that work properly? I have done the applique first, then quilted, but not used the blanket stitch as a quilting stitch. Any opinions?
If I sandwiched the Kona and the backing, then appliqued the circles with a blanket stitch- would that work properly? I have done the applique first, then quilted, but not used the blanket stitch as a quilting stitch. Any opinions?
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Just a clarification - you are planning to add batting to the sandwich? Simple answer: Yes, you can use the blanket stitch as both outline and quilting. You will need to go slow so the layers won't shift. I would recommend using basting spray 505.
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Sounds like a great idea ... I would think you would want to keep your applique/blanket stitch large and stretched.
Sounds like a cute top ... and please tell me that your backing is going to be a polka dotted fabric too to keep with her theme!
Sounds like a cute top ... and please tell me that your backing is going to be a polka dotted fabric too to keep with her theme!
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I am making 2 crib quilts for my niece who just had twins. She has asked for polka dots. My plan is to make a bunch of circles in different sizes and fabrics, then fuse and applique them onto white Kona.
If I sandwiched the Kona and the backing, then appliqued the circles with a blanket stitch- would that work properly? I have done the applique first, then quilted, but not used the blanket stitch as a quilting stitch. Any opinions?
If I sandwiched the Kona and the backing, then appliqued the circles with a blanket stitch- would that work properly? I have done the applique first, then quilted, but not used the blanket stitch as a quilting stitch. Any opinions?
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