Tell me! Did I waste my time? I did a whole quilt with SunBonnet Sue's using Fusible interfacing.. I used the light-weight kind, cut the shape of the item out on the interfacing (using a template I made). Then ironed the interfacing to the fabric, and cut the shape about 1/4" larger than the interfacing, then turned the fabric allowance over the ironed-on interfacing, then did machine applique stitch when putting the shape on the block ... I used my machine to applique, and will also have it machine quilted. It looks ok now, but I'm now wondering if it will wash ok? Did I create a mess and waste my time?

I am working on my first with fusiable web, so can't answer from experience. Looks great, and I don't see why it won't hold up to washing. Would love to see pictures of the quilt:)

I don't think you have created a mess at all. The way you described is different than the way I know, but if it worked for you, it should be fine. If you are interested I'll try to describe this for you. Cut your applique and your interfacing (with 1/4" seam allowance) the same size. Lay them right sides together, the fusible side being the right side, sew around them, leaving a gap that's big enough to turn them right sides out, clip any curves, etc.. to make them lie flat. Close up the gap you turned everything through (I do it by hand, but it probably would be ok to do by machine, since the buttonhole stitch will cover everything). With the fusible now on the back, iron the whole thing in place on the background. Do your blanket stitch. Does that make any sense at all?

Wow, love your quilt! Waving from Indiana, USA

Karen

It will be just fine. Ihave done a lot of applique. The quilt in my avatar is the latest one. It is at the LAQ now.

I don't see any reason what you've done won't be just fine. Many people do the sew it together/turn it right side out method, but your method should work. Your stitching is beautiful.

Don't forget to show the whole quilt when you are done. I just love Sue!

before e.burns introduced a different method, that was always one of many correct methods. there are newer methods, such as the one described above, that are somewhat easier to do, but that doesn't make them better. from what shows, i think you're doing a wonderful job, and the colors are beautiful. to see some burns' videos, follow this link:


http://quiltinaday.com/theater/block/block01.html

I think it will be fine. BTW, very nice stitching. Right where it should be!!

You did fine!

you did good