Learning Applique
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
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Self taught in both methods. I love hand applique. I do use machine applique for some things. The two things I learned about hand applique is use a fine thread and don't pull too hard. The fine thread almost disappears into the fabric. I am hand quilting a quilt that I hand appliqued years ago and if I had to do it all over again it would be so much better now. But it was my first.
#15
I know exactly what you mean about wanting to re-do!! LOL I did all the applique on my Dear Jane a couple of years ago, and I sooo wanna "fix" it!! TOO LATE!! LOL And everyone says, "Leave it! That's a record of where you were when." But I didn't really want to be there then, you know!? :-D
Thanks, everyone, on the compliments to the Circuit Rider! (I was standing back a ways from my wall -- so you don't see where the edges aren't quite smooth and the points not quilt sharp! :-D) But I'm learning, and I love it!!!
Blessings!
Mary Lou
Thanks, everyone, on the compliments to the Circuit Rider! (I was standing back a ways from my wall -- so you don't see where the edges aren't quite smooth and the points not quilt sharp! :-D) But I'm learning, and I love it!!!
Blessings!
Mary Lou
#16
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 10
I have found the Back-basting method to be the only one for me--it is accurate and easy--no templates and very portable. And you can make patterns from just about anything, such as drawings, pictures, etc. No need to buy patterns. The virtual board here has a link to one instructor, but there are many out there online. Just start out with something easy and you will get better.
#17
Thanks to all for the replies and reassurance that applique can indeed be self-taught! Most of the terms used here are like jargons to me. LOL. But I learn so much from you ladies here! Will definitely read up more about appliques in my free time and check out those resources you ladies had recommended! :)
#19
Sharon Schamber has a great video tutorial on her method of needle turn applique:
http://www.sharonschambernetwork.com...Blue-Bird.aspx
http://www.sharonschambernetwork.com...Blue-Bird.aspx
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