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That's a really good looking block!

For me, the choice between needle-turn and machine applique would be the size of the pieces; if the pattern has any tiny and/or very pointy pieces that might not adapt well to machine applique, then needle-turn is the way to go. However, I'm thinking that McKenna Ryan has some really tiny pieces in her kits and I think that hers are all designed for machine applique.

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Originally Posted by kiffie2413 (Post 6165453)

I think your block is lovely! Your stitches look amazingly uniform to me! I do both needle turn and raw edge applique. I was a hand quilter only until about 3 years ago.. I have done the technique where you sew like an interfacing to the applique piece, right sides together. Then u make a small clip in the interfacing part and turn the applique piece right side out. Presto...no raw edges, applique is ready to stitch. I also recently saw the technique where you use the interfacing, make sure it's fusible..putting the fusible side to the right side of the applique piece. Stitch around, clip curves if needed. Then make slit opening in fusible side and turn it right side out...the fusible will then have the sticky side out, ready to be fused to your block fabric then stitched. Lastly I have seen where people use used dryer sheets in place of the fusible..great idea for recycling! Again, love your block!
K

I prefer the interfacing technique, too. It's a lot quicker then turning each edge by hand, and I'm always afraid to do raw edge since i DON'T LIKE THE FRAYING even with the blanket stitch. I love your block and the colors!

You can do appliqué that is sewn by machine but looks hand done by using an invisible thread and a very tiny blanket stitch. Karen Kay Buckley teaches this method. You prepare the pieces with the edges turned under by any of the methods metioned above or by the startch method. Then glue them to the background and go around with the machine. Looks great.

Love love your colors and block. What is that pattern?

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Originally Posted by kiffie2413 (Post 6165453)

i think your block is lovely! Your stitches look amazingly uniform to me! I do both needle turn and raw edge applique. I was a hand quilter only until about 3 years ago.. I have done the technique where you sew like an interfacing to the applique piece, right sides together. Then u make a small clip in the interfacing part and turn the applique piece right side out. Presto...no raw edges, applique is ready to stitch. I also recently saw the technique where you use the interfacing, make sure it's fusible..putting the fusible side to the right side of the applique piece. Stitch around, clip curves if needed. Then make slit opening in fusible side and turn it right side out...the fusible will then have the sticky side out, ready to be fused to your block fabric then stitched. Lastly i have seen where people use used dryer sheets in place of the fusible..great idea for recycling! Again, love your block!
K

also love theses appliquÉ methods. Read what the pattern was once again, love your colors!

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Originally Posted by kiffie2413 (Post 6165453)

I normally applique using the blanket stitch because I love the country look of the blanket stitch. I tried needle turn once, but it seemed really hard for me. I like your idea of using an interface, and I'm going to give that a try. Most of my quilts have appliques.

Your block is very pretty, no matter how you do/did it.

Great block. I do raw edge applique.

I love this block..it's beautiful...and the color combination just pops....but maybe someone can help me understand raw edge...I have never tried it because I don't understand how it doesn't fall apart when washed. I just assume the edges will unravel...even if you use fusible. If someone who has done it a bunch can explain, it would be very much appreciated.

Beautiful block - I think it turned out great!!