Originally Posted by purplemem
Melissa,
You said you used a blanket stitch around the pieces and fusible web...did you turn under the edges? I want to learn applique... I did once use a technique that you turned under the edges with the freezer paper technique, then glue basted the pieces down, then machine stitched instead of hand stitching. It worked fine that way, but for me fusible is just so much easier! If you have any specific questions, just holler and I will try my best to answer! :D |
Originally Posted by Mplsgirl
Originally Posted by purplemem
Melissa,
You said you used a blanket stitch around the pieces and fusible web...did you turn under the edges? I want to learn applique... |
wow!!!!! super congrats - that is BEAUTIFUL!
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What is the name of the fusible web you used? Specifics...help me. I'm going to Hobby Lobby Thursday after my doctor's apptmt (my reward for keeping my apptmt) and want to buy the right stuff.
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I like "Wonder Under" and you get it by the yard. Hobby Lobby does have it (well ours does anyway!) A lot of people like "Steam-a Seam" so its is a personal preferance.
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That's just beautiful -- the tiger lily!! (If it ever needs a home, let me know and I'll gladly take it off your hands and use it myself :roll: :roll: )
The others are fabulous too but the tiger lily "speaks" to me. |
Your applique work is always sooo beautiful!! I Love your "kit" quilt too, I can see why it was a must have!!
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Meg,
Really, really gorgeous and so impressive. I'm jealous ofyour skills and these beautiful quilts. Cheryl |
Originally Posted by mgshaw
I like "Wonder Under" and you get it by the yard. Hobby Lobby does have it (well ours does anyway!) A lot of people like "Steam-a Seam" so its is a personal preferance.
A tip for those learning fusible applique. When appliqueing large pieces, cut out the center of the fusible before ironing it on the fabric. The only purpose of the fusible is to hold your fabrics together until you sew them. The added fusible in the center is not needed. By eliminating it your work stays "softer" and not as bulky if you are layering mulitple fabrics. |
Thanks all! I dont know if you remember, but the Tiger Lily is the one that Jacquemo quilted for me and did such an outstanding job on!!!!!
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