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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 6585861)
Batiks are harder to needle turn appliqué because the edges are more difficult to fold under. Since they are harder to fold under, the thread is a little more noticeable at the edge. If you can find matching silk thread and needle, it will be less noticeable.
However, batiks are wonderful for raw edges appliqué because the tight weave makes them less likely to fray. |
Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 6585990)
You are not messing up. Dunster is right - some batiks are stiffer and harder to handle than others.
A finer thread might help. I've used silk with success, but if you have a lot of different colors to match, I highly recommend getting one of those doughnut bobbin assortments of Bottom Line thread. It's fine (60 wt) and very strong, and much cheaper to buy than 10 spools of silk. |
Here's the first link I found when I googled it.
http://www.honeybeefabrics.com/store...duct=SuperBobs Apparently Superior is out of stock on their website.... ???!!? If you google "Bottom Line SuperBobs donut", you should be able to shop around more. They have 2 sizes; L is a DSM-sized bobbin and has 118 yards. M is a longarm-sized bobbin and has 215 yards. Unless you do a ton of applique, you'll want the size L. |
Originally Posted by AliKat
(Post 6586127)
I don't do needle turn anymore because of my hands. When last I did I ironed the edges under first so I didn't have to really do a needle turning. Cheating maybe, but the only way I could find to do it at the time.
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I love the Bottom Line Donuts - they have TONS of thread on each bobbin and last forever!
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Penni, here is a thread started a while back by QB member hulahoop1 regarding the subject of needleturning batiks. Apparently the advice comes from Pacific Rim designs, and I guess they would know what works! :) http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ue-t71490.html
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Washing the batik first some times helps. I also use silk thread.
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https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...-Frosted+Donut try this site
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Originally Posted by sewwhat85
(Post 6587717)
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...-Frosted+Donut try this site
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...er-bobs-donut/ |
Starch method works for me
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