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Old 10-14-2015, 05:52 AM
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hi all just wanted to get some opinions on fusible web for applique -- I have always used wonder under -- but in my last quilt show -- I was told by the judge to use a lighter weight product....so just wondering what you use/recommend? has anyone tried heat n bond feather lite -- was thinking of trying that...thanks!
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Old 10-14-2015, 06:04 AM
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I still just use Heat & Bond lite. It goes on sale at JAF which makes it affordable for my tight budget. Did know they came out with a featherlite.
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I usually use the Heat & Bond in the purple package. You can also check out the Pellon website to see what they have available.
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Old 10-14-2015, 06:47 AM
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i'm glad you asked because i've been meaning to research fusibles, too
here's a review of fusibles http://quiltinggallery.com/2012/05/0...w-on-fusibles/
i searched JAF and it seems they only sell the feather lite in printable sheets and it's only about a 1/2 yd for the price http://www.joann.com/heatn-bond-ez-p.../14244891.html
if you use a lot of it, this bolt is a good price http://www.amazon.com/Therm-Heat-Bon.../dp/B007C16TY6
if you don't use that much this is one of the places it's sold by the yard https://www.fabric.com/buy/0293642/h...on-adhesive-17
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I always have used heat and bond lite. I don't do lots of applique. I have always been bothered by the stiffness that is added to my quilt, I like soft things. So occasionally I do hand applique so I don't have to add bulk to my quilts. Recently I found the featherlight, and bought it, but am having trouble getting it to stick, there is not enough sticky on it I guess. However, I did not prewash my fabric, as is recommended, so that might be the problem. Also, I heard on a craftsy class, that the featherlight, is not really recommended for quilts that need to stand up over time, but for lighter uses. Hope this helps.
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Old 10-14-2015, 07:53 AM
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I am a wonderunder girl. I have tried a couple of others but wasn't satisfied. I always " window" my wonderunder for a softer appliqué.
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For those that use a lot of interfacings and fusibles, check out the WalMart on line prices for those items.
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Another heat and bond lite user here
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Old 10-14-2015, 12:54 PM
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I tried misty fuse (found on Amazon) recently and I really liked it, very lightweight feel. You really need two Pressing sheets though as it's not paper backed.
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Old 10-14-2015, 01:48 PM
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I like Soft Fuse best of all. It is very light. A quilt shop near me buys it in a large roll and repackages it in one yard quantities. It is 37" wide.
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