Ugh. I am so frustrated
#11
Under topics at the bottom of this page there is a large section with all kinds of information on applique. Recently I saw a site that does applique as I do and for the life of me I can't think of it.
I do A with freezer paper under the fabric [ironed to the back of the piece that is going on to the background]. I trace the design on the freezer paper [dull side] and then cut it out. Iron to the back of the fabric and cut around the fabric leaving 1/4 or less of the fabric. The freezer paper underneath gives me an edge to turn under. I will A almost all the way around and am able to pull the freezer paper out with tweezers from a 1/4 opening or less. Then I finish off the A. I pick a spot to end the piece in an easy curve/straight area as it makes it easier to finish.
I use the long straw needles {milliners], silk thread and toothpicks. When doing this method I have to remember to reverse the pattern if it’s not symmetrical. So what I do is turn the pattern over and trace from the backside on to the freezer paper. Many times I will baste paper and all to the area of placement. Pins drive me crazy.
I hope that I didn’t make matters worse. Yes it does take practice. You can also google freezer paper applique and see what other options there are.
I find it relaxing and able to get up and go with it.
Good luck and do lots of google searches. You will find that you will get several techniques..............just practice and have fun. Believe it or not we were not born with a needle in our hands!
I do A with freezer paper under the fabric [ironed to the back of the piece that is going on to the background]. I trace the design on the freezer paper [dull side] and then cut it out. Iron to the back of the fabric and cut around the fabric leaving 1/4 or less of the fabric. The freezer paper underneath gives me an edge to turn under. I will A almost all the way around and am able to pull the freezer paper out with tweezers from a 1/4 opening or less. Then I finish off the A. I pick a spot to end the piece in an easy curve/straight area as it makes it easier to finish.
I use the long straw needles {milliners], silk thread and toothpicks. When doing this method I have to remember to reverse the pattern if it’s not symmetrical. So what I do is turn the pattern over and trace from the backside on to the freezer paper. Many times I will baste paper and all to the area of placement. Pins drive me crazy.
I hope that I didn’t make matters worse. Yes it does take practice. You can also google freezer paper applique and see what other options there are.
I find it relaxing and able to get up and go with it.
Good luck and do lots of google searches. You will find that you will get several techniques..............just practice and have fun. Believe it or not we were not born with a needle in our hands!
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Originally Posted by familyfun
That is so weird.. I was just watching that... I wonder if that would help until I got better.
Originally Posted by mommamac
someone posted this today - 'cheater's applique'. did you see it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ni__...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ni__...eature=related
My friend does it this was even the tiny pieces....then she trims most of the interfacing out to lighten the bulk on the layered pieces!
#14
http://www.roserushbrooke.com/how-to-applique-1.html
Found this on our tutorial page. I have ordered silk
thread from her.
Found this on our tutorial page. I have ordered silk
thread from her.
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Have you tried using freezer paper and a glue stick? You print one design (or as many pieces as will fit on a sheet of paper), Cut freezer paper to the size of the design page (or each cut out piece) & then you pin about 8 sheets of freezer paper (make sure they are all facing the correct way) with the design on the top of the shiny side of the freezer paper stack (reverses the design). Cut out the design(s) and iron them to the wrong side of the fabric. Cut out the fabric, leaving 1/4" seam allowances, or close to that...now take a glue stick, and run it around the edge of the seam allowance on the wrong side. Fold the seam allowance against/onto the paper, make sure to have the fabric fold right on the edge of the paper...seam allowance on the paper. On tips & corners...fold in the corners first then the sides...trimming the seam allowance if needed so it won't poke out. Before the glue dries...adjust any points, curves as needed.
With this type of applique, you leave the paper in place until you have finished stitching the applique down. Be careful not to stitch the paper, just catch the very edge of the fold and then into the backing. Check placement & stitching...don't like it...take out the stitching and redo. Once you have the pieces all down, you turn the block over and cut out the layer of backing to within 1/4" of the stitching. dampen the paper (I use my finger) and pull it out. If you did catch a tiny bit of the paper, dampen it..count to 10, then pull it out. If more than one layer to the applique...cut one back layer at a time & pull that paper....next cut the part of the next layer to within 1/4" of the next stitch line and pull the paper...repeat until only one layer of fabric is left where designs overlap. Any small bits of paper will disolve in the washing of the quilt.
Do one block and try this, I think you will find it's really a big help.
Here is a link to Beth Ferrier's blog and if you scroll down, you will see how she has her pieces glued. She used an expensive wash away stabilizer...but freezer paper works just as well.
http://applewd.com/blog/?m=200905
Check all her 2009 blogs...I did the Now and Forever quilt...it was a great learning experience.
With this type of applique, you leave the paper in place until you have finished stitching the applique down. Be careful not to stitch the paper, just catch the very edge of the fold and then into the backing. Check placement & stitching...don't like it...take out the stitching and redo. Once you have the pieces all down, you turn the block over and cut out the layer of backing to within 1/4" of the stitching. dampen the paper (I use my finger) and pull it out. If you did catch a tiny bit of the paper, dampen it..count to 10, then pull it out. If more than one layer to the applique...cut one back layer at a time & pull that paper....next cut the part of the next layer to within 1/4" of the next stitch line and pull the paper...repeat until only one layer of fabric is left where designs overlap. Any small bits of paper will disolve in the washing of the quilt.
Do one block and try this, I think you will find it's really a big help.
Here is a link to Beth Ferrier's blog and if you scroll down, you will see how she has her pieces glued. She used an expensive wash away stabilizer...but freezer paper works just as well.
http://applewd.com/blog/?m=200905
Check all her 2009 blogs...I did the Now and Forever quilt...it was a great learning experience.
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thanks for the link
Originally Posted by sandpat
You might want to check out some of the advice on the Affairs of the Heart Cyber Sew main thread. Go to the bottom of this page and click on Topic list. It is at the top of that list. There is a kind of tutorial for alot of the blocks.
Personally, I learned by cutting out the pattern on freezer paper, ironing it to my fabric, painting startch on the seam allowance and turning the edges under and pressing. I then stitched the applique to the background. I am currently trying to force myself to give up the freezer paper and learn to "truly" needle turn. I have found a couple of things that help me out-
1. Most important- match your thread to your applique piece, not the background.
2. Cut your seam allowance more narrow. I tend to want to leave them too big, which makes it harder to turn under and lumpy to boot.
3. Take smaller, closer together stitches. Long stitches allow lumpy points on the edge.
4. Take your time...I cannot do it quickly although I hope with more practice I'll move quicker.
Good luck!
Personally, I learned by cutting out the pattern on freezer paper, ironing it to my fabric, painting startch on the seam allowance and turning the edges under and pressing. I then stitched the applique to the background. I am currently trying to force myself to give up the freezer paper and learn to "truly" needle turn. I have found a couple of things that help me out-
1. Most important- match your thread to your applique piece, not the background.
2. Cut your seam allowance more narrow. I tend to want to leave them too big, which makes it harder to turn under and lumpy to boot.
3. Take smaller, closer together stitches. Long stitches allow lumpy points on the edge.
4. Take your time...I cannot do it quickly although I hope with more practice I'll move quicker.
Good luck!
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