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kindleaddict63 06-20-2015 06:45 PM
Originally Posted by Alice PD (Post 7232456)
Kindleaddict63, I loved your post! Thank you. That was a really nice thing to share and with such humor.
No problem Alice, I learnt a lot from this article myself a few months back when I first found it, so if it helps or reassures someone else then that's exactly what the author must have wanted us to do with it!

DOTTYMO 06-20-2015 10:01 PM
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I have made quilts doing all the above .

but as this picture shows I'm doing applique in a different way . Applique all pieces onto backing, then we zigzag with invisible thread all around all the edges. Then we embroider either through one layer as zig zag or sandwich and do a embroidery quilting stitches.

Geri B 06-21-2015 03:33 AM
Interesting info, but she mentions futurama.........what is that?

coopah 06-21-2015 04:08 AM
I was fortunate enough to take a class from a nationally known instructor who loves appliqué. We learned that Heat n Bond lite was the best adhesive and I agree. It's available at most quilt shops and WalMart (on the bolt and in a prerolled package), but didn't find it at Joann's. Stitch down the edges if you're going to wash the item in the washer. Also, batiks do not ravel as much as 'regular' quilting cotton. Good luck with the kits you've already purchased. Edyta Sitar has beautiful quilt patterns.

celwood 06-21-2015 04:54 AM
You can use a blanket stitch with invisible thread on the top. Test out the stitch first to make sure you get the right width and length. This will hold up

kindleaddict63 06-21-2015 12:07 PM
Originally Posted by Geri B (Post 7233440)
Interesting info, but she mentions futurama.........what is that?
I believe it is a reference to an adult animated science fiction sitcom on TV.

IBQUILTIN 06-21-2015 02:45 PM
A satin stitch is not always what you want when doing raw edge applique. You can use a lot of different decorative stitches after your piece is fused. I have several that are 10 years old or older and they still hold up just fine.

sewgranny1 06-21-2015 03:13 PM
Originally Posted by applique (Post 7232272)
I use the satin stitch for the bed quilts which I make and sell. They are just fine with washing and drying. Using matching colored thread works for me. I usually enlarge the patterns to make it easier to stitch.

Appliqué--your quilt is gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing!

julybaby8 06-21-2015 05:41 PM
Beautiful quilt.

TheBoredZombie 06-21-2015 05:53 PM
Hi There! Thanks for stopping by my blog post about raw edge applique! It makes me happy that you all find it useful (and it was fun to do!) :)


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