If you want a fusible that is not stiff, try Misty Fuse or Shade Fuse. These do not stiffen the fabric; however, you still need to sew over them to make them permanent for regular quilt use.
Stabilizer is different from fusible. Stabilizer is used underneath the background fabric when sewing an applique by machine -- especially when sewing the applique edges down with a satin stitch. |
Thanks again everyone, If you ever come to Maine, this is one place you need to see. It is meant to look like a picture I took of Portland Headlight.
Thanks Candace, I looked Misty Fuse up on line and I am going to give it a try. I'm not happy with the stiffness of Heat n Bond. I would not want a quilt with that feel. It was going to be a sofa throw. Up here in Maine there is not many places left that sell fabrics and sewing stuff! I remember when sewing was cheaper than buying off the shelves. But it is so different now. |
heat n bond "featherweight" is the lightest with a paper backing..Mistyfuse has no paper, it is just a webbing.
keeping fabric under glass will cause it to yellow, and rot faster! |
Originally Posted by mldulac
(Post 5301937)
Thanks again everyone, If you ever come to Maine, this is one place you need to see. It is meant to look like a picture I took of Portland Headlight.
Thanks Candace, I looked Misty Fuse up on line and I am going to give it a try. I'm not happy with the stiffness of Heat n Bond. I would not want a quilt with that feel. It was going to be a sofa throw. Up here in Maine there is not many places left that sell fabrics and sewing stuff! I remember when sewing was cheaper than buying off the shelves. But it is so different now. |
Originally Posted by mldulac
(Post 5301694)
Also I hope its not considered cheating, but I used oil pastels to give some areas shading??
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I like to use a featherweight fusible interfacing.
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Originally Posted by mldulac
(Post 5301694)
Thank you all for replying. I guess I'll do a potholder or something small and try washing it after. I hope it softens up, because I found I am not very good at folding the seams under. Thanks again.
Also I hope its not considered cheating, but I used oil pastels to give some areas shading?? |
Boy, you are talented! I love your pieces.
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Originally Posted by mldulac
(Post 5301694)
Thank you all for replying. I guess I'll do a potholder or something small and try washing it after. I hope it softens up, because I found I am not very good at folding the seams under. Thanks again.
Also I hope its not considered cheating, but I used oil pastels to give some areas shading?? |
wonder under. is not as still a heat bond lite. nice job
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