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Old 05-25-2011, 01:56 PM
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I do a blanket stitch around my appliques and any
fancy stitches that you want within the applique before
I sandwich my quilts. Hope this helps.
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Old 05-25-2011, 02:00 PM
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They are great quilts. I love poppies! and you have all the info you need! The chicken quilt is fab'!!
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Old 05-25-2011, 02:05 PM
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Fantastic Quilt, sure you got lots of options here, so enjoy the journey
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Old 05-25-2011, 06:09 PM
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Here is an other option. Using thead the same color as your flowers do a hem stitch along the outside of the flower and it will take a little bit into the flower. You could also use invesable thread. You really need to sew your flowers down before you quilt. At least that is what I would do.
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Old 05-25-2011, 06:10 PM
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Here is an other option. Using thead the same color as your flowers do a hem stitch along the outside of the flower and it will take a little bit into the flower. You could also use invesable thread. You really need to sew your flowers down before you quilt. At least that is what I would do.
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Old 05-25-2011, 06:22 PM
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http://www.patsythompsondesigns.com/

I don't know if you have ever seen any of her (Patsy Thompson) videos, but she does some great tutorials, including quilting on applique.

By the way, your applique is gorgeous! Please post on your finished piece. I think I may have bought that pattern recently and will have to watch some videos myself.
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Old 05-25-2011, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GwynR
There is another way to do it and that's add batting and do fancy stitches around your applique. Then when you get the top done you add a whole piece of batting and backing and quilt. We are learning this technique in a Bernina
Features Class I am taking. It's a real learning experience. We do a new block each month, and the blocks are spectacular!
Is that the same as trapunto or similar to it? Trapunto is something I have admired, but not tried. Is there a book that you bought for Bernina class you're taking?
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Old 05-25-2011, 06:30 PM
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You must stitch all of the applique down. Use Satin, blanket or decorative stitches, but definitely appliques secured before sandwiching.
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Old 05-25-2011, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gramadona
Hi all,
I started an applique quilt...my first... and now I'm stuck.
The pattern says to fuse the pieces on, which I did, but now what? Do I stitch them on before I make the "sandwich" or do I wait? The flowers need some details stitched on also, but should I do it now or when I'm quilting it? I'm so confused and don't know what to do next.... help!
If it were me I would stitch them on and do whatever decorative stitching you plan to do before sandwiching the top. But then I don't do a lot of applique, and others may not agree with me on this.
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Old 05-26-2011, 04:36 PM
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Check the tutorials and see if you can find a tute on this. They say a picture is better when haveing a spot of trouble. Helen
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