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Old 08-18-2010, 05:43 PM
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Old 08-19-2010, 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SharonC
Put it aside and come back to it once you've got a little more "hands on" with some other projects. I'm always starting something, putting it aside and going back to it. If I was 5 I'm be diagnose with ADHD, as it is, I'm just fickle :) :).
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Old 08-19-2010, 07:15 AM
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Once you have the fusing medium you'll see that applique is easier than you think. I've never done needle-turn applique. I usually do raw edge or blanket stitch. I'm guessing your eagle will be needle-turn. I try to avoid hand sewing as much as possible because my hands can't take it.
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Old 08-19-2010, 08:22 AM
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You can do this. Just take it one small step at a time. Just follow the directions one step at a time. You will do fine. AND please share a picture when you get it done.
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Old 08-19-2010, 09:27 AM
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Remember the old saying that you can do anythintg that you set your mind to? You have the kit and instructions, take it one step at a time and if you run into problems you can ask anyone here for help or read your quilting books for information. I know you can do it, take your time and have fun with it.
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Old 08-19-2010, 09:58 AM
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I'm not exactly sure which pattern this is, I think I do, but I'm not telling my husband about it, he'd want it. So no one tell him....
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Old 08-19-2010, 10:00 AM
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my avatar is appliqued. When I order the pattern online, I had no idea that it was appliqued. I thought it was pieced and when it arrived I was so mad that I put it in a drawer for a couple years. Finally I decided that I would attempt it. A friend in our quilt guild offered to help me and that is all it took. I really like applique. was just afraid of it. Not any More!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-19-2010, 11:00 AM
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I so envy ppl with the talent & nerve! to do applique. Love the look, but my fingers are soooo unhappy with needle work.Good for you...will be watching to see pics.Sorry I can't be any help.
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Old 08-19-2010, 05:54 PM
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I too have a project like this. I recently ordered a pattern called Earth Wind and Fire from the Bigfork Bay Cotton Company. It is a horse applique and I want to make it for may daughter. It looks way more complicated than anything I have ever done before but more than anything I want to make it for my daughter for Christmas as she was really there for me during a recent hospitalization and through my recuperation which all in all took 3 months. She loves horses and I want to show her how much I appreciated everything she did for me. I tried applique for the first time on a baby quilt (which is in with the rest of my UFO`s right now but I am hoping that by taking this one step at a time, I will be able to accomplish this pattern and I am sure that you will too. The one thing I know about applique is that patience is a virtue as eventually you will get the piece in the right spot. Good luck to you.
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Old 08-19-2010, 08:09 PM
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You can do it. Just do a little at a time. God bless.
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