when it comes to fusibles
02-10-2011, 08:06 PM
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Thank you all for the information....I used to do the whole piece fused and did not like the stiffness...or lack of flexibility as it were..For large pieces I do the trace and trim the center out as well...or use scraps around the edge, but not TO the edge...a bit in so the threads move easily through the fabrics...
I love fusible web...and use many kinds..paper backed and non paper backed. I love to try all the NEW things on the market, and find for the most part, though different, they all do the job about the same.
I love fusible web...and use many kinds..paper backed and non paper backed. I love to try all the NEW things on the market, and find for the most part, though different, they all do the job about the same.
02-10-2011, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
I used to do the whole piece too, but agree it's too flat and stiff for my liking. I now "window" the appliques.
the best for flower and animal parts....
02-10-2011, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by katier825
I leave a little extra and only fuse what I need. If the piece is large, I cut the center out and just fuse around the edge, then trim it back to the line. I prefer this way most of the time.
I use the steam a seam tape when I have straight lines. This is how I put my quilt labels on. Then I blanket stitch the edges...when I remember to do it prior to quilting that section. ;)
I use the steam a seam tape when I have straight lines. This is how I put my quilt labels on. Then I blanket stitch the edges...when I remember to do it prior to quilting that section. ;)
02-10-2011, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady Tapioca
I draw my shape on the fusible, cut it out with a small margin all around, then fuse it and cut
02-11-2011, 04:54 AM
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I, too, window the larger pieces, and fuse it onto the fabric and cut last. The trouble is I have a large bag of scraps that are usually too small for what I need them for. lol. I'm sure I will use them sooner or later. Last year I made at least 5 quilts with fusables on them and now have all those pieces left over. They are fairly large pieces, just too small for the next project.
02-13-2011, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I am wasteful - I draw it onto my piece of fusible, iron it to the fabric, then trim them both at the same time - it is much quicker doing it that way.
02-23-2011, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltswithConvicts
Originally Posted by Lady Tapioca
I draw my shape on the fusible, cut it out with a small margin all around, then fuse it and cut
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