Hand Applique
#11
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 647
I sometimes use an embroidery hoop. My method of choice has no paper or stabilizer of any kind. I prepare the individual pieces by applying starch with a small paint brush on the fold line then press the edges over a heat resistant template until dry (and stiff). These make a great take along project because sealed in a zipper the pieces hold their shape for months.
#12
I don't use a stablizer on hand applique. I don't see how you will be able to turn under your seam if you use an iron on stablizer. I have used many methods but I am not familia
with this. I'm not saying it won't work just that I don't see how.
with this. I'm not saying it won't work just that I don't see how.
#13
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
you seem to keep going back to using fusable- just a word of advice...try something small- that doesn't matter first- before jumping into your project-to see how it goes---fusables are quite difficult to hand stitch through- are normally used for machine applique.
visit the Piece of Cake quilt shop= they offer lots of free tutorials-patterns, dvd's
a great one for beginning is:
"LEARN TO APPLIQUE THE PIECE OF CAKE WAY"
more hand applique tips and tricks are available from:
Alex Anderson
Sue Garmon
Evening Star Designs
Fon's and Porter's love of quilting
Nancy Zieman--Sewing with Nancy
America sews with Sue
there's lots more- that's all i can think of at the moment.
visit the Piece of Cake quilt shop= they offer lots of free tutorials-patterns, dvd's
a great one for beginning is:
"LEARN TO APPLIQUE THE PIECE OF CAKE WAY"
more hand applique tips and tricks are available from:
Alex Anderson
Sue Garmon
Evening Star Designs
Fon's and Porter's love of quilting
Nancy Zieman--Sewing with Nancy
America sews with Sue
there's lots more- that's all i can think of at the moment.
#14
The reason I keep saying fusable is that is what the lady at the quilt store recommended for doing a blanket stitch
Thanks for all your responses. I love this board because you are so helpful for new quilters
Thanks for all your responses. I love this board because you are so helpful for new quilters
#16
Originally Posted by sharkee
I am talking about for the actual applique. I'm going to try fusible and just pinning using freezer paper.
#17
Originally Posted by sharkee
Thanks everyone.
Do you use a stabilizer on the back like you do when you machine applique? Or if I fuse it down will that be enough
Do you use a stabilizer on the back like you do when you machine applique? Or if I fuse it down will that be enough
#18
Originally Posted by Just Me...
One of the ladies who used to teach in my shop recommended having a pillow on your lap to raise the project up higher. ??
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