Applique question
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Applique question
Hello all!
I'm working on my next quilt. I just bought the accuquilt go and some dies (bought it second hand, for what I later discovered was dirt cheap!) Should have done more research LOL because now I want more dies, and wow, are they expensive! But Christmas is coming, and they are the only thing on my list!
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So this is my next quilt. I've already ironed everything on. I'm going to be doing a lot of FMQ - in grid work. So the background will be very full.
Here's my question. Should I do the applique now? Or through all three layers? I've done both ways, but never on a quilt where I will be doing lots of FMQ.
And if you have any other tips / suggestions, fire away!
Thanks!
I'm working on my next quilt. I just bought the accuquilt go and some dies (bought it second hand, for what I later discovered was dirt cheap!) Should have done more research LOL because now I want more dies, and wow, are they expensive! But Christmas is coming, and they are the only thing on my list!
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So this is my next quilt. I've already ironed everything on. I'm going to be doing a lot of FMQ - in grid work. So the background will be very full.
Here's my question. Should I do the applique now? Or through all three layers? I've done both ways, but never on a quilt where I will be doing lots of FMQ.
And if you have any other tips / suggestions, fire away!
Thanks!
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If you are going to match the thread colour to the appliqués, I would do them before sandwiching. If you are going to stitch them all with one colour that matches your backing, then you can do them after sandwiching if you like. I prefer doing my appliqué on just my top .
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If you are going to match the thread colour to the appliqués, I would do them before sandwiching. If you are going to stitch them all with one colour that matches your backing, then you can do them after sandwiching if you like. I prefer doing my appliqué on just my top .
So ... if I use the same colour thread as the fabric, would you FMQ the applique or do the blanket stitch?
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Marion,
I made a project with a similar die and the umbrella one for applique. Another option is to use a small zig-zag around the applique matching the fabric color. You can also use the clear mono-poly thread.
Then add the batting and backing to quilt the project.
I'll post a couple of pics later for you and look up the machine stitch I used for it.
ETA: Check the Quilting stitches. You may like the one Q-06 (looks like a zig zag in Christmas tree outline). Adjust the length and width. I make a sample stitch out first before stitching applique pieces.
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I made a project with a similar die and the umbrella one for applique. Another option is to use a small zig-zag around the applique matching the fabric color. You can also use the clear mono-poly thread.
Then add the batting and backing to quilt the project.
I'll post a couple of pics later for you and look up the machine stitch I used for it.
ETA: Check the Quilting stitches. You may like the one Q-06 (looks like a zig zag in Christmas tree outline). Adjust the length and width. I make a sample stitch out first before stitching applique pieces.
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Last edited by Rhonda K; 12-12-2018 at 05:15 PM. Reason: To add pictures with explanation
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can't wait to see your quilting on that! I suggest you go on the Accuquilt website and sign up for their newsletter--they have die sales pretty often with different dies each time--worth the frequent emails!
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