UtahQuiltNut

Does anyone have any experience with Liquid Thread? Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Beacon-Liquid...ct_top?ie=UTF8

I want to do an applique quilt for my great niece and nephew but am not a big fan of how stiff the applique is with things like Heat'n Bond or Steam-a-seam. Even the light versions are more stiff than I like. Someone told me about this alternative and I was wondering if anyone had used it and what your experience is/was.

Thanks in advance!

Peckish

I've used it and it turns out very stiff. Probably not what you want.

I recommend Misty Fuse.

Tiggersmom

I've not used it but love Steam a Seam I and II.

cindi

I’m a MistyFuse convert, and won’t use anything else now. It’s so thin, yet strong, and doesn’t change the “hand” of the fabric. Give it a try, you won’t be sorry! Plus, the have a “no reverse” technique that is awesome for applique. You can see it on the No Reverse video here: http://www.suebleiweiss.com/mistyfus...tutorials.html

juliasb

I just went to the MistyFuse site and watched the tutorials. Interesting. You still have to have the parchment background as you would on any fusible. The nice things is it looks like you have more control with the MistyFuse. Definitely something to consider.

cindi

Plus, you don’t have to reverse the pattern to trace it, which is awesome! Can’t tell you how many times I forgot to reverse with SAS, lol....

Lee in Richmond

Has anyone tried the Charlotte's Fusible Web thread (Superior) that you put in the bobbin? It disappears when you iron it. Supposed to give you layer control in applique, without the usual stiffness. There's a YouTube video out there somewhere (that I need to watch again before I use the spool I got as a gift). The package says use MonoPoly as the top thread, iron and then immediately remove the top thread.

ckcowl

The fusible like heat n bond lite , steam a seam 2 and misty fuse all wash away when laundered- they are still when applied making it easy to stitch your appliqués down ( like using a stabilizer) but then they wash away giving your quilt a nice, soft hand/ drape. Liquid stitch is pretty stiff and permanent.

cindi

I must disagree with this statement. I’ve never had my SAS or MistyFuse wash away, even after years of washing. It will pull away if not applied correctly, or if fabrics having sizings or have not been prewashed. Both SAS and MistyFuse suggest prewashing. Some tend to apply SAS for a few seconds and wonder why it doesn’t stick after washing. You must apply SAS with high heat and steam for 20 seconds for the adhesive to bond to both the applique and background fabrics. MistyFuse takes much less time to adhere than SAS.

Both do say some fabrics have finishes which can interfere with adhesion, but this should not happen with cottons if applied correctly.

UtahQuiltNut

Thanks everyone.
I have used adhesives and they are all stiff and never wash out. If you have layers in the pattern, it can be hard to hand stitch through.
I tried Misty Fuse once. Don't seem to remember it being so much softer. I will have to give it another try.
Thanks for the info on the Liquid Thread. I thought maybe using only on the edges it might be better. Guess not. I usually use Steam a seam lite and then leave only a 1/4 inch on the edges of large pieces. It does help with the stiffness but still could use some improvement.
Thanks again! I knew people here would have some good info for me!