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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
(Post 5957978)
Have you tried microserrated scissors? I bought a pair of Karen Buckley's at a quilt show and love them for single layer applique cutting. I have not tried them with folded fabric, though.
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It has been years since I have cut a Hawaiian applique, but I remember using a large pair of sissors, probably Fiskars. My quilt was throw size. I understand Dovo is the premier sissor, but they are costly. I've never used them. Happy quilting. Hawaiian quilts are beautiful.
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freezer paper ! Why didn't I think about that!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Donnamarie
(Post 5969870)
I cut out a template from folded freezer paper not fabric. I then iron the freezer paper on the top of the fabric, trace on the design using the template, and remove the freezer paper. I then hand baste the applique fabric onto the background fabric. When I start to applique, I just cut away a little at a time as I am appliqueing. Works wonderfully and I don't have to deal with the freezer paper curling up the edges. Enjoy!
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When I went to the Road to CA show in January I tried and end up buy a set of Kai Scissors. I have used good scissors before but these really did glide thru and pivot with the fabric like no other.
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This doesn't exactly answer your question, but maybe the information on this site will be of help:
http://www.poakalani.net/CreatingAnHeirloom.html And you can check out the beautiful quilts they have pictured to give you inspiration. :) |
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