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Bamagal 03-01-2011 07:05 AM


Originally Posted by Cdrlinda
Recently I appliqued circles on to a quilt. I spray based them on and then sewed. It worked!

I had not even thought of that!!!

OmaForFour 03-01-2011 07:27 AM

I recently used Misty Fuse and it is great!

OmaForFour 03-01-2011 07:28 AM

LOVE this idea! It is the best, even better than my last entry. LOL


Originally Posted by Bamagal

Originally Posted by Cdrlinda
Recently I appliqued circles on to a quilt. I spray based them on and then sewed. It worked!

I had not even thought of that!!!


such a sew and sew 03-01-2011 09:08 AM

I applique all the time. I normally use Steam a Seam lite, but I am trying Misty Fuse and it is very soft feeling, it's my new favorite. However if I was making a simple wall hanging and not a bed quilt I would use what ever I had on hand.

kellen46 03-01-2011 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Have you tried a light weight fusible interfacing? Place fusible side to right side of appliqué fabric, sew around all edges, cut a slit in the interfacing and turn right side out. Fuse to your block then use what ever stitch you like to sew it down. Hope this helps.

If you go to www.quiltinaday.com and clicking on media center you will find a video of Eleanor Burns show on doing just this with a sunbonnet sue and sam pattern. In addition you can buy fusible webbing that has the pattern already printed on it saving you steps. It is not expensive. I almost always use her method for appliqué projects. Eleanor also has lot s of other appliqué patterns printed on interfacing for variety.
Also if you want to do some raw edge appliqué then just use a glue stick to hold down the appliqué and blanket stitch around it, by hand or machine. Lots of older quilts are done this way.

spindreams 03-01-2011 11:17 AM

I do almost all applique quilts. Once I found misty fuse, I was hooked. It is virtually weightless, and can be used on the finest, lightest fabrics. The finished block will be soft.

I like needle turn aplique, but even then I use a little Misty Fuse to hold the piece in place. I cut the misty fuse roughly 1/4 inch smaller than the applique piece, or just put a piece of MF in the centre if it is a complex cut piece of applique fabric.

Let us know if you try Misty Fuse or another light fusible web and it works for you.

Jane

Grandma Libby 03-01-2011 11:23 AM

I'm going to try the Pellon, too, then. I used another kind for just a flower applique and it was so stiff, I couldn't even get a "sharp" through the edge of it. Was going to stitch around it but it's useless!

Prism99 03-01-2011 11:34 AM

Jane,

On the Misty Fuse, I'm wondering how solidly fused the edges of the applique are. Do you have any idea how it stands up to washing? I don't like doing satin stitch around raw edged applique because it is so slow and stiffens the applique, but I am wondering if a blind hem stitch is enough for Misty Fuse. I know that Steam-a-Seam holds up decently in the wash; if Misty Fuse does to, that would seal the deal for me!

applique 03-01-2011 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by Chay
Mistyfuse works well but because it doesn't have any paper attached you have to have an applique pressing sheet to use with it.

Use a piece of parchment paper from the grocery store or WalMart.

ajohn52 03-01-2011 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by fabric whisperer

Originally Posted by livenlearn124
oooooooh! I like this idea, I'm going to have to give it a try.
TY!!

Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Have you tried a light weight fusible interfacing? Place fusible side to right side of applique fabric, sew around all edges, cut a slit in the interfacing and turn right side out. Fuse to your block then use what ever stitch you like to sew it down. Hope this helps.


Oh yeah, I love to do this method when I need a quickie patch for granddaughter's jeans or a quick tear to mend on kids stuffs... they love the applique look, I love the ease of it! You can also use wash-away for this method, then you have just your fabric patch applique! :)

I agree!! I've used this method for applique and it works great.


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