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Applique question
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Hello all!
I'm working on my next quilt. I just bought the accuquilt go and some dies (bought it second hand, for what I later discovered was dirt cheap!) Should have done more research LOL because now I want more dies, and wow, are they expensive! But Christmas is coming, and they are the only thing on my list! [ATTACH=CONFIG]605222[/ATTACH] So this is my next quilt. I've already ironed everything on. I'm going to be doing a lot of FMQ - in grid work. So the background will be very full. Here's my question. Should I do the applique now? Or through all three layers? I've done both ways, but never on a quilt where I will be doing lots of FMQ. And if you have any other tips / suggestions, fire away! Thanks! |
If you are going to match the thread colour to the appliqués, I would do them before sandwiching. If you are going to stitch them all with one colour that matches your backing, then you can do them after sandwiching if you like. I prefer doing my appliqué on just my top .
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I don't have an answer for you on this question but from I've seen from you in the past, the quilt is going to be gorgeous however you do it!
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 8175486)
If you are going to match the thread colour to the appliqués, I would do them before sandwiching. If you are going to stitch them all with one colour that matches your backing, then you can do them after sandwiching if you like. I prefer doing my appliqué on just my top .
So ... if I use the same colour thread as the fabric, would you FMQ the applique or do the blanket stitch? |
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Marion,
I made a project with a similar die and the umbrella one for applique. Another option is to use a small zig-zag around the applique matching the fabric color. You can also use the clear mono-poly thread. Then add the batting and backing to quilt the project. I'll post a couple of pics later for you and look up the machine stitch I used for it. ETA: Check the Quilting stitches. You may like the one Q-06 (looks like a zig zag in Christmas tree outline). Adjust the length and width. I make a sample stitch out first before stitching applique pieces. [ATTACH=CONFIG]605234[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]605235[/ATTACH] |
Marion,
There are machine EMB files available for some of the AQ dies. They are fun options too. |
Marion, I don't have an answer for you but I have a question:
Do you ever sleep? :D You are such a prolific quilter!!!!!!! |
can't wait to see your quilting on that! I suggest you go on the Accuquilt website and sign up for their newsletter--they have die sales pretty often with different dies each time--worth the frequent emails!
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Originally Posted by Rhonda K
(Post 8175546)
Marion,
There are machine EMB files available for some of the AQ dies. They are fun options too. what's that and where do I find it? |
Originally Posted by SusieQOH
(Post 8175553)
Marion, I don't have an answer for you but I have a question:
Do you ever sleep? :D You are such a prolific quilter!!!!!!! |
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