Layered patchwork?
 

Tartan, I agree with you. I also like the look of 3D embellishments, like pinwheels, but I really wonder what they look like after washing. Sounds like a good technique for a wall hanging.

They kept mentioning that the hexagons are laser cut so with the 1/8" stitching, there SHOULD be no problem. I have worked with the pinking edges by RK and I didn't like them.

Each time they've done one of these layered patchwork videos, they have talked about how the pre-cuts work with this technique. Pinked edges: curl when washed, with minimal if any fraying. Bias edges: Do not fray. Laser cuts: they are sealed and therefore do not fray, may produce a bit of a curled edge.

I may try it sometime on a table runner or something. I can see where the curled edges would lend a casual, rustic dimensional effect. My main concern is I feel it wastes background fabric, but that could always be cut away if it were that big a deal.

I have seen this technique too, but don't think that I would want to try it. Although it is attractive looking.
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I suppose it's a way to have quilters buy their products. I liked the look of the piece on the video but I don't think I would do something with raw edges. Just sayin'...

Is this different than raw edge appliqué?

Tartan love to see this technique buts I've been through Jenny's tutorials and can't find it. Anyone got a direct link please?

I just watched this video last night and didn't really like the edging.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3kY...ature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3kY3...VFDHmDXqCIzuAw

Here's the link. I'm really puzzled about the comment that laser cut pieces won't ravel. Just applying heat to cotton isn't going to fuse the edges. I'm wondering if something is applied, although the descriptions say 100% cotton.

I made the table runner shown in first video. Was a quick and fun project. Did not have the pattern, did it by watching. Had some pinked candies and the others I cut 2.5. I have washed it twice and it seems to be holding well.

Seems like the same thing to me.

I made the first quilt that they made in this manner I can't remember if the name of it was nickel and dime but I didn't have any real problem with it after being washed only that the edges ravel a bit but that is the charm of it. I even did it in the Kansas Troubles fabrics it went to a home that is primitive style so fits right in.

Thank you for the links. I'm not sure I will try 2 packs of hexagons are expensive to try a project. Surely a laser cut only does the extreme edge and will wash out or iron out. Is it just a honey comb with another ruler.

I haven't made a quilt using this method, but I would think it would not stand up to multiple washings and it might also come loose with wear over time.

Susan

The quilt on my avatar is made using this method. I gave it to my DD and she and her cats love it. Needless to say, it gets washed often--no problems with the top pieces holding on. They do fray slightly, but that adds to the charm IMHO.

I bought a couple of packs of Moda white hexies for a project that got scrapped/changed. They are laser cut and the edge (a very scant 1/4" in) looks like it's been singed--so maybe when the laser cuts it sorches the edge just a bit??

Laser cutting does seal the edges as it cuts due to the high power involved, check out wickipedia too involved for me to explain.

I am with you and others..Not sue how it would look after being washed...

Looks interesting, to me.