first attempt at machine applique
#11
Great job for a first timer!!! I only do HA or HQ so can't help you there. Usually really detailed work like the Santa and sleigh are tackled after more experience is gained and less detailed items are chosen for their quick efforts and inexperience hands, but you were brave in tackling difficult pieces for the first time. Everything should be easy from here on out for you! LOL! It just takes lots of practice. Charming piece!! :D :D
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Originally Posted by blue10moon9
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You may want to use a fusible under your applique pieces at least until you get the hang out of it. You fuse the pieces to the background fabric and it doesn't move while you sew. Also, I like to use the blanket stitch rather than the zig zag. It fills the edge less and makes it less tight. The stabilizer will help you not have puckers.
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Someone posted these two links yesterday. They are very good and helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X7eMGCnv8g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlPEC...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X7eMGCnv8g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlPEC...eature=related
#17
I think you did a great job for a first attempt! I used a blanket stitch for my first attempt at machine applique because my teacher told me that it was a bit easier to use as you could count when the needle was going to go into the fabric shape and make it a little neater than using the zig zag stitch. I was also told to check where the needle was in the fabric for turning corners so that I got a nice clean result each time. I still think you did an amazing job but I Hope this helps for your next project
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On the top I use fusible Steam a Seam or Wonderunder to hold my fabric in place, although I first learned using a regular craft glue stick. I generally use a satin stitch zigzag. Under the fabric I use "cheap" stabilizer. I was taught to use tissue paper like you use for wrapping gifts. I get plain white tissue paper and one side is usually slightly polished, so that side goes down on the bed of the machine to reduce friction. I use just a few dabs of glue stick to hold it in place if necessary. It rips off easily when I'm done. I have Thimbleberries quilting book by Lynette Jensen and it said she uses paper towels! Haven't tried that, the tissue paper works for me.
#19
Originally Posted by dgreen
Also, santa kind of lost his definition. can't really tell what that blob is. :?
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Originally Posted by dgreen
I didn't use stabilizer...what is that? Do you put it under the appliqued piece or the backing? I also had difficulty getting narrow pieces to stay put, as the needle would push it to the side. Pins didn't quite keep things still.
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