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Popover....very nice work! Not that long ago I attempted cross stitch. I couldn't see it good enough to keep at it. So I don't want to attempt hand appliqué.
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Originally Posted by gingerd
(Post 7739622)
Ladies,
Has anyone machine appliquéd on a quilt that will be washed many times? If so, what type of stitch did you use to appliqué the shape? I'm wanting to try this but don't know if the shape will be stitched down well enough not to fray at the edges. My only appliqué experience is on the squares for the Fold'n Stitch wreath. Thanks |
Very cute bunnies!
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Beautiful quilt! I'm hand stitching LBB. I've been working on it two years. Nanna-up north has shown me some tricks of the trade. Nice Lady. About 25 blocks to go and work on border.
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Many machines have a buttonhole stitch. I had to pull out the instruction book to find it LOL.. Works great.
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Originally Posted by AZ Jane
(Post 7740724)
Many machines have a buttonhole stitch. I had to pull out the instruction book to find it LOL.. Works great.
Another that can be nice for applique stitching is the double blanket stitch .... a blanket stitch, but is double stitched, so that the threads look heavier. It can very much give the appearance of hand embroidered blanket stitching. Definitely not one to use, if you are wanting your applique stitching to virtually disappear, but can be very effective. |
I just want to share a recent experience. I purchased a Satinedge presser foot a number of years ago and just got around to trying it out. Oh, my. I absolutely love it. No extra loops or uneven stitches. Even with just a zig zag stitch it gives a very nice edge. I have no connection with the company, however if you want to check it out I suggest you Google either "C. J. Enterprises" or "Satinedge presser foot." It's a bit pricey, but after using it only once I am SOLD. Just sorry it took me so long to try it out.
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 7739651)
I have done Wonderunder and the buttonhole stitch on a quilt that is washed about once a month for 8 years. The edges are fraying up but so far no appliques are loose. If it is a child's quilt that will be washed every week, I would use the satin stitch to finish the applique edges.
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I use steam a seam light and my decorative stitches--so much fun to play with the textures the cake
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I do the same as ckcowl. Another thing I do is straight stitch the edges of the applique shapes when I quilt the top. It adds dimension and I have never had a problem (10 years) on any of the quilts with applique that I have given.
Best of luck with your quilt.
Originally Posted by ckcowl
(Post 7739690)
I appliqué baby / kids quilts all the time, they get laundered often. I use heat n bond lite for my fusible and generally a small blanket stitch. I'm not a fan of satin stitched appliqué.
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