can I quilt raw edge applique on the longarm? Should I?
#23
I don't LA (yet) but check out this (English) lady's work she did her Phoenix entirely on the LA and I don't think there's any fusible in there either - she laid the fabric pieces down and FMQd right over them. http://www.ferfab.co.uk/portfolio/sh...nix_rising.jpg
I did an advanced FMQ workshop with her last week and she's wonderful! :-D
I did an advanced FMQ workshop with her last week and she's wonderful! :-D
#25
I quilted a raw edge bird on the lonmg arm as a beginner. I was very careful on the edges of the feathers, especially since they were not fused correctly and had popped up.
It took a long time to complete for such a small quilt, but it secured the edges and quilted the piece at the same time. I was able to do some thread painting to show off the fused work and also background quilting.
The quilt won 2nd place in the local show!!!
It took a long time to complete for such a small quilt, but it secured the edges and quilted the piece at the same time. I was able to do some thread painting to show off the fused work and also background quilting.
The quilt won 2nd place in the local show!!!
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i've quilted lots of raw-edge applique quilts on the long-arm---why would it be questionable?
or are you confusing quilting with stitching your appliques down?
2 different things- raw edge applique simply means the edges are not turned under- usually *but not always* fused to hold in place- then secured with stitching- either a blanket stitch, zig-zag-satin stitch or even a straight stitch. quilting holds your 3 layers together- enhances and finishes the quilt design.
some people do thread painting with their long-arms.
you can do it any way you want that gives you the results you are looking for
or are you confusing quilting with stitching your appliques down?
2 different things- raw edge applique simply means the edges are not turned under- usually *but not always* fused to hold in place- then secured with stitching- either a blanket stitch, zig-zag-satin stitch or even a straight stitch. quilting holds your 3 layers together- enhances and finishes the quilt design.
some people do thread painting with their long-arms.
you can do it any way you want that gives you the results you are looking for
#30
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I have quilted raw edge applique on the LA with monofilament thread through all layers. You may need a smaller needle than the 18 I normally use. The wash away stabilizer is a good idea if you are sure your fabrics won't bleed. Alternatively, you could use Press and Seal.
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