Spray Starch Applique -- have you tried it?
Has anyone done one of the spray starch applique methods? How successful were you and what problems did you run into?
Here are some sited that I found: http://www.pieceandquilt.com/2009/11...-tutorial.html http://www.sewmamasew.com/2011/05/ea...m-fig-tree-co/ Looks interesting. Thanks |
I have used the 2nd method many times. My only suggestion is to use 2 layers of the freezer paper shapes. Just iron 2 pieces together before cutting the shapes so the piece is more sturdy and will last longer. I use a small stencil brush and cover my ironing board with a piece of white canvas. One other thing. Did you know that freezer paper shrinks? Before cutting it into the shapes, mist the large piece and iron it like you would a piece of fabric. You can watch it shrink up! Better than having your shape shrink! I learned this info from a class with Sharon Schamber
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I use the second method a lot as well. As snipforfun said use 2 layers of freezer paper, and I also use the clover mini iron, on small pieces.
This is an applique I am working on at the moment, I couldn't have done it without this method. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...d-t201992.html |
Yes, the mini iron for those small pieces!
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Thanks!! WOW Woody -- that quilt is beautiful!!!
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I always use the second method and a mini-iron, too. And a stiletto or chopstick to turn the pieces. I finally learned to lay an old piece or two of muslin down on my board, because all this heavy pressing turns the board brown from the starch. I also learned that you need to cut the pieces out accurately - any little dips or nicks in the freezer paper WILL show up on your finished piece.
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another vote for the second method- I too use my little clover iron for small pieces & double my freezer paper---I often cover my ironing board with parchment paper instead of canvas- but have used fabric on occasion- doesn't matter what you use- you just don't want the starch to build up on your ironing board cover- so, protect it with something.
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Originally Posted by snipforfun
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... Did you know that freezer paper shrinks? Before cutting it into the shapes, mist the large piece and iron it like you would a piece of fabric. You can watch it shrink up! Better than having your shape shrink! I learned this info from a class with Sharon Schamber
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This is a good technique and thanks for sharing on the double freezer paper, I can try this out on a piece I am working on. I have been wanting to try another way aside from the raw edge, I like it, but even the very lightest weight of steam a seam leaves a slightly hard applique. Thanks.
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I recently learned the second method at a quilt weekend our quilters held, love it . thanks for the tip of the shrinking freezer paper will pass it on to my quilt members.
Going to a lunch and stitch in today. |
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