LuluDeb

Tartan

Usually a fusible is used for machine appliqué. You might have some luck rubbing a little Thread Heaven on your thread and needle? Are you doing needle turn or a hand blanket stitch?

tallchick

Misty Fuse.........

quiltedsunshine

Our favorite at the shop is Softfuse. It's very thin and dry, not tacky.

Also, there's a non-stick needle by Schmetz that may help with using the fusible that you are using.

quiltingshorttimer

Misty Fuse will hold it while you to the handsewing. Also, you could put a dap of washable school glue stick on the applique to hold in place while you do the hand sewing.

Watson

I use Steam a Seam Lite 2 all the time and never get a gummy needle. Maybe we are in different climates.

Watson

LuluDeb

That might be the problem! I was following a pattern that called for machine applique but wanted to do a blanket stitch by hand. Thanks!

LuluDeb

I'm in Delaware, so maybe we are more humid. It is so odd that some people have a problem and others don't. Thanks!

LuluDeb

I'll look into that brand. Thanks so much!

LuluDeb

That's what another gal said. I'll try that. Thanks!