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I would go with a blanket stitch as well if its going to be a lap quilt, zig-zag can get kind of stiff feeling if it gets too thick. I can't wait to see what you make!! FYI, not sure if you have use of embroidery machine but Urban Threads has an awesome set that embroiders out the constellations.
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I would use Texture Magic on the trees to give them texture easily. I used it in a quilt for bushes and it worked perfectly! You can find Texture Magic at http://www.superiorthreads.com/produ...texture-magic/ or your LQS may have it. Great ideas to give this quilt the oomph it deserves!!
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If you are going to be using your machine to sew it, I would use the stitch that takes two stitches out side the applique, and one bite in, I do machine applique all the time and this is what I use, sorry that I don't know the name of the stitch. When I use pictures that are printed in material I use June Taylors Computer printer fabric(white fabric,pfd in the 81/2 x 11) this is the best that I or any of my fellow quilter friends have found. You get a really good deal on http//:www.junetaylor.com (shoot I never get the link thing correct. The number on the package is JT-858computer fabric. Good luck and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by Farm Quilter
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I would use Texture Magic on the trees to give them texture easily. I used it in a quilt for bushes and it worked perfectly! You can find Texture Magic at http://www.superiorthreads.com/produ...texture-magic/ or your LQS may have it. Great ideas to give this quilt the oomph it deserves!!
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Originally Posted by kwiltkrazy
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If you are going to be using your machine to sew it, I would use the stitch that takes two stitches out side the applique, and one bite in, I do machine applique all the time and this is what I use, sorry that I don't know the name of the stitch. When I use pictures that are printed in material I use June Taylors Computer printer fabric(white fabric,pfd in the 81/2 x 11) this is the best that I or any of my fellow quilter friends have found. You get a really good deal on http//:www.junetaylor.com (shoot I never get the link thing correct. The number on the package is JT-858computer fabric. Good luck and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by kwiltkrazy
(Post 6359239)
If you are going to be using your machine to sew it, I would use the stitch that takes two stitches out side the applique, and one bite in, I do machine applique all the time and this is what I use, sorry that I don't know the name of the stitch.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
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I think that is the hem stitch. It's the one I use on my Bernina; I just have to change its direction so the "bite" goes to the left.
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
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I like your creative ideas .........
However, if your neighbour asked you to make the moon and night sky, then I really think you should be keeping to the request. Yes, if the neighbour agrees ... but please don't make it a surprise, otherwise you risk their disappointment, and even worse, perhaps affect your neighbourly friendship. S/He may have other reasons why the simplicity is desired and that is not for you to decide otherwise. |
If he is paying for it you should make it according to his latest request. If it is a gift you should feel free to combine his wishes with your creativity. IMHO
I recommend just seaming your fabric together. Straight lines are fine if you aren't comfortable with curved seams. Put the curves/hills in with quilting. At least one of the seams will probably be partially covered by the house anyway. Illusion will take care of the rest. |
No not twin needle, I do think it is the blind hem stitch. I set it at a low number so the stitch isn't very wide, it works great.
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