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Quilting Over a large applique

Old 02-15-2014, 07:09 PM
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Has anyone every quilted over appliques? I have a long arm and was wondering if this is possible. My appliqué is a large Giraffe that I cut with my cricket. The size needs something to hold it together. Thanks,
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Old 02-15-2014, 07:27 PM
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I don't usually randomly quilt over large appliqué but find features I can outline quilt. Maybe you can quilt around each of the giraffe spots?
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Old 02-15-2014, 07:49 PM
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I've had my quilts fmq and they go over the applique, hold it al in nicely.
I did a chicken quilt, and the person quilted chicken wire overall, came out great.
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Old 02-16-2014, 03:15 AM
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Yes, I quilt over my large applique.
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Old 02-16-2014, 03:41 AM
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yes, I quilt over appliques- it depends on the actual appliques, and the quilt- what quilting is done- sometimes I highlight areas, detail quilting, sometimes I do (echo) quilting on the inside of the appliques, sometimes an all over quilting design is what works for the quilt-
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Old 02-16-2014, 05:05 AM
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I do, I find the larger the applique, the more it needs to be "grounded" into the quilt back. I do like Tartan, I find a way to quilt it down without making it blend into the background.
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If you are doing an overall pattern you can quilt over them. If you are doing background quilting. Could you create some lines that would complement the look of the giraffe?
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Old 02-16-2014, 09:24 AM
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Yes, it is possible to quilt over applique. I really like adding quilting on top of the applique to bring the applique to life.
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Great ideas ladies. I will keep this in mind for future reference.
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Old 02-16-2014, 07:14 PM
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Thanks Ladies, I guess I'm going for it starting tomorrow.
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