I want to make a quilt similar to this one:

www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/7907.page

Here's my question... when you applique do you turn the edges under or to you rely on the staying power of your fusing web and just outline sew (buttonhole, zig zag or satin) around the the pieces???

I don't think this quilt will get a lot of wash and wear but it won't be hung either... I have so few large walls and almost all of them have furniture positioned against them!

I did some applique on a quilt I'm working on for myself, I used the steam a seam lite, I did a blanket stitch by hand around it in black because I like the look but I don't think it will come loose if you make sure you get a good adhesion

Whenever I do applique I always did the needle turn technique.

Beautiful quilt to make Mamagus!!!

Check out this link:

http://quilting.about.com/od/appliqutechniques/Applique_Quilts_Learn_How_to_Applique.htm

MamaGus,
I have done both. I made a quilt w/ fusible about 15 years ago. It has been washed numerous times. It just so happens to be a favorite of the kids/dog. I outlined the fusible pieces w/ a machine zig zag stitch. The edges have begun to finally "roll up".

In the essence of time, if it won' t be washed, I think you'd be just fine to use fusible w/ an overlocking stitch.

HTH,

I almost always do fusible with machine blanket stitch. I havent had any problems yet with them not staying down. My mother made my 3 girls Sunbonnett Sue quilts when they were little so the quilts are over 20 years old now, I have noticed that there are a few places on them that are coming loose. She used a real heavy satin stitch and its like it perforated the applique piece. But these had a lot of wear and tear and many many washings!

Forgot to say, Isnt Marcia's quilt great? I am going to try to do one too. I got some chicken patterns off of this site that Katrine had posted for her Sheep quilt-

http://www.fatcatpatterns.com/chickens.htm

Some really cute chickens there!!!

Thanks for the site. I printed the stars and chicken one right away!

I am finding LOTS of applique patterns but not too many pieced blocks.

I'll keep looking!

Piece blocks of what? Maybe I can help!!!

Chickens,

chicken patterns:

http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore25.html

http://www.geocities.com/quiltdesigns/Chicken1Pattern.html

http://www.sandybonsib.com:80/pattern_archive_Jan02.htm

Mamagus, I have to say after trying many different ways of appliq. that my favorite is to fuse the cut out pattern of freezer paper to the fabric..iron it shiny side down...then cut 1/4" fabric around the appliq. shape...glue (I love Roxanne's glue)the fabric right on the freezer paper...pin in place. I love the blind hem stitch around the object for I don't want a 'too set' of a piece(or look). When I am almost done w/the stitching...I then remove the paper and finish the stitch around to close. Hope this gives another thought to the process...SKeat

Heres another pieced one

http://www.qheartland.com/files/Spring_Chicken_Project.pdf

http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SillyChickenBlock.html
This is a cute paper pieced chicken
Dawn

Thanks ladies!
Here are some of my blocks. I made up the pattern for the big blue pieced chicken

One more pic... Gus is showing which one he likes best!

Wow! What a fun quilt this is going to be!! Love the chickens!:))Skeat

OMG!!! Those are so cute!! Great job!!! I love them!

I just have to smile when I see thise! Too darned cute for words!

I get a pain in my belly when I walk pass school supplies.... am I happy or sad? A mixture I believe.

I am packing now for a "not going back to school" trip. We fly from Newfoundland Friday morning and spend two days being tourists in Vancouver. A 7 day cruise to Alaska and back. Then 5 days on Vancouver Island before we come home.

THEN! I get to spend the next year organizing my life!!!! Including getting that sewing room done! I say "year" because I want to put a limit on it or it will drag on forever and I'll never get it done!

Well, have a great trip and I love the baby chicks they are so cute looks like they are running from dad. This quilt is going to be adorable.

Your blocks are so cute! You've done a great job! Make more!

My sister in law would absolutely love that quilt!!! You did an awesome job. I can't wait to see it done. ENjoy your trip!

I absolutely ADORE the block w/ the 3 little chicks. It's going to be one fabuous quilt!

Thanks for the link. Theres so many cute patterns on there

Your blocks are so cute.

I LOVE the chicken blocks!!

Have a wonderful trip girl! It sounds like a fabulous vacation!

I was down to O'Brien's Whale Watching Boat Tour on Saturday. We met friends of ours there who took the 10am tour. We met up with them around 12:30 and then headed out to Ferryland for the Lighthouse picnic. There we had the best free entertainment of watching whales breaching right out of the water flipping and tossing around!! It was an incredible thing to see! I have seen whales all my life here on the island but it was my first time seeing them coming right out of the water and flipping around like that! I guess they were also happy to see the sun and warm weather after dealing with almost 3 full weeks of rain, drizzle and fog!

yeah... we usually don't tell tourists that they might see whales from the shoreline ... not good for business!

I am happy that the whales are still here. I might get one more ride in before we leave on the trip. Last year the whales left the reserve August 25th (our wedding day) but were back again in September for a few days. We're hoping a few might hang around. My stepson is coming home in September from Alberta and he desperately wants to see whales. He spent all his summers while he was growing up on the boats with his uncles.

I love them all but my favourite has got to be the appliqued one with a little baby chick hitching a ride!

Karen xx

Your chicken quilt is going to be soooooo cute!

Your chicken blocks are awesome!! I do like the one Gus picked out! Can't wait to see it finished!

These are just so cute!

Your quilt is going to be adorable!! All of your blocks are really cute--but I think one of my favorites is the egg with the two legs sticking out!! Good luck!! I cannot wait to see it finished.

Love your quilt - can't wait to see the final product.

Just had to say I LOVE your chickens :)

How cute is that.........I love your chics so far. I can't wait to see it done.

I hope that you have a great trip. Don't forget to share pics with us.

Heading out today! Seventeen days! Yahooooo!

But darn I am going to miss Finn and Gus...
The kennel they go to is great but it is 17 days!! :( :(

That quilt is going to be alot of fun. You could also do raw edge. Tht would giev the aperance of feathers around the chickens.

If I use fusibles, then I straight stitch around the edges with matching thread or blanket stitch or zig zag. I do needle turn too, with the help of Roxanne's glue baste it. Grat stuff--doesn't stain and washes out.