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Originally Posted by sewgull
Are you using anything to hold the applique in place before stitching? Ex. wonder-under.
I like the finished look of a close ziz-zag. stitch. |
Originally Posted by Fraew
Originally Posted by Eddie
I do a machine blanket stitch on mine when doing raw edge applique. Here's a couple of close up pics.
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i also use a machine blanket stitch- if my fabric is one that seems to want to fray too much for a blanket stitch i use a tight zigzag- i'm not all that keen with satin stitching- don't really like the (bulk) of it- but that's just my personal choice- if you like satin stitching it is a good stitch for appliques. i always use matching threads- i hate working with invisible threads.
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Originally Posted by Eddie
I do a machine blanket stitch on mine when doing raw edge applique. Here's a couple of close up pics.
EXCELLENT work Eddie! |
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I think all are acceptable. It depends on how you want it to look. #2 would probably be the closest to a hand applique look. My machine does a nice blanket stitch and that's what I prefer with either a contrasting or a matching thread. #1 would give the edges a fuzzy look after it's washed.
Nice work, Eddie....I'll be doing a Wm Morris pattern starting next month, and I like yours a lot!! |
You can play with the length and width of your blanket stitch to match the vines'width. I use a narrower and shorter stitch when appliquing small pieces.
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Gwen Marston has a wonderful way to make binding. She takes a length of bias about 3 times wider than the result you want. Fold it in thirds so one edge covers the other on the back. In other words, dont but the edges.
Lay the ironed binding on the quilt and pin where you want it easing it around curves with an iron tip. So now it is all ironed and pined. Sew down the middle with a long machine basting stitch. Dont worry about color or how exact this is but just down the middle. Now the binding is attached to the background and you can then do either hand or machine stitching any way you want around the edges (and they are turned under). When done, remove the basting stitches. I have done this and it is so easy. Stays in place and the pins can be removed. |
Originally Posted by eastermarie
I have 4 vines of raw edge applique on a pieced quilt. I can not do needle turned applique because of my hands. Which is the best way to finish the applique:
1. Straight stitch close to the edge with invisible thread. 2. Small zigzag stitch with invisible thread. 3. Straight stitch with matching colored thread. 4. Satin stitch with matching thread. 5. Other suggestions I need it to look as good as possible. Thank you. |
Originally Posted by eastermarie
I have 4 vines of raw edge applique on a pieced quilt. I can not do needle turned applique because of my hands. Which is the best way to finish the applique:
1. Straight stitch close to the edge with invisible thread. 2. Small zigzag stitch with invisible thread. 3. Straight stitch with matching colored thread. 4. Satin stitch with matching thread. 5. Other suggestions I need it to look as good as possible. Thank you. |
I do raw edge and zigzag stitch them on and use straight pins to hold them on. It works so far.
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