Originally Posted by
sewingitalltogether
Yes, I use Sharon Schrambers Foundation behind my appliqué pieces. You can buy it from her daughter’s website. It’s
www.purpledaisiesquilting.com.
I do needle turn appliqué. The foundation will puff up after it’s washed to look a bit padded. I love it. The foundation gives a nice edge to help with smooth needle turning. It’s not quite stabilizer. Have been using it for at least 5 years. She has regular and light. I put the foundation over the pattern to trace the shape. I use a light box pad. Just cut your shape and the fabric about 1/8th inch larger.
Gail,
That website is fabulous! I had never heard of them, but they have all sorts of patterns and beautiful colors/ideas!
I really think my pieces come out a lot better this way too, versus what the original pattern called for (cutting the pieces out and folding them around the cardboard template).
Here's what I'm working on. I found the pattern referenced in an older magazine, and it's free and still available online.
https://pbsfabrics.com/collections/o...-quilt-pattern