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Originally Posted by Bobbin along

After extensive research, I have discovered that applique is actually impossible. People who disagree are just faking it! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hand applique is my first love. I use different methods, depending on the size and shape of the pieces (I do a lot of small projects). And then I also machine applique (blanket stitch) projects that involve larger pieces, or easier shapes.

I have several quick tutorials for hand applique on my website, if you are interested in taking a look. It really isn't hard at all!

http://ajpadilla.com/tutorials/begin...pplique-basics

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Originally Posted by Joanie2

I see so many absolutely stunning quilts that many of you share with us and I assume, I know that's a terrible word, that they are all hand applique.

I have been quilting for over 25 years but have yet to do very much of it. I think I am a little intimidated by the whole idea of appliqueing anything but a very simple block. I'm wondering how many of you out there do the real thing and how many either machine applique or fuse. If you machine, do you use a buttonhole stitch or a satin stitch and if you fuse, what's the best fusible you use? What method works best for you? What tips can you give me? I need some help getting motivated and am hoping that your experience will light a fire under me. Thanks.

I have a video on raw edge fused applique that might be helpful:

http://www.overallquilter.com/latest...plique-part-1/

Aimee

I only machine applique I use heat and bond lite and the blanket stitch on my machine This is my favorite kind of quilting

For me it depends on the pattern. At the moment I'm doing a few art quilts, as they are small I use heat n bond lite to fuse the pieces. If the pieces to be appliqued are straight forward then I'll machine sew them but if there are a lot of curves, as in flower petals, then I usually hand sew them.

For years, I too, was not into applique. When I tried, I would become so tense, it was not worth it. But one day, I decided that it was foolish to let two pieces of fabric intimidate me. So, I relaxed and went with the flow. Now I am addicted to needle-turn applique. Just jump in and it will become natural to you.

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Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts

I am not a fan of applique. BUT I have done it both ways--machine and hand. I hate hand work, but love the look of hand applique better than machine. Some can get the corners looking great with a machine, mine look like a disaster.... I usually do button hole stitch by hand and satin on machine (because of the disaster with button hole) I ALWAYS use some form of fusing. The last hand applique I did I use Steam a Seam 2 and it was very thick for me and difficult to needle. When I use a cheap fuse from a bolt from Jo-anns I don't have that problem. You just need to try different things to see what you like and go from there. Good luck on your adventure!

Steam a seam has a light weight that you might like better. As for you machine appliqué, go in and ask for a demo on machine quilting, using the zigzag method. I saw one on Nancy Zeaman's show the other day where she decreased her stitch width b y counting to 5, and hitting the "decrease" button, till she got to the point, and then hit the "increase" button counting to 5, till it got to the width she wanted to use. I was impressed with this method, altho i think that the machine I just bought does it automatically.

Hi Joanie2, I have tried doing my applique by machine and can not get the corners or points even, it ends up looking like a total mess to me. So I do the turned applique, I enjoy sitting and working on my project while I listening to the tv. I could say that I am watching tv, but only bits of it!! The part that I dislike about applique is---Cutting all the pieces out! Once I get this all done I am so excited to get the piece together. So get going, I would love to see your applique block or quilt. You can do it! Its the STARTING that is the HARDEST. lol

I have had good luck with a method I saw on TV years ago. I put light weight fusible interfacing,bumpy side to right side of fashion fabric, stitch around edges. Trim. Make a small slit in the facing to turn right side out. Finger press all edges firmly. Following manufacturers instructions, I iron it to the backing fabric, then I hand stitch it down. No pins, no 'points'. Works great for pick up and carry projects. If I have a problem with it being stiff, I just carefully cut out the back side of the base fabric and interfacing. Hope this helps you as much as it did me. :thumbup:

I use Heat n Bond, than appliqué using the satin stitch on my machine.
Making a table runner now with a Celtic design. Has taken forever to appliqué it, but nearly finished now.