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11-15-2010, 02:51 PM

#441

Greeter Eva

Senior Member

Join Date: May 2010

Posts: 466

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Originally Posted by misseva

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Originally Posted by babydragon

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Originally Posted by Aussie Quilter

I'm a hand applique person. I just find it more relaxing - and portable - than machine work. I love back basting and needleturn applique.

baby quilter here lol...explaine back basting plz

i bookmarked it - go to http://sentimentalstitches.net/instr...hand-applique/
for tute

Thanks Misseva, I just do machine applique, but after seeing that tute , I think I will give needle turn a try. Eva

11-15-2010, 03:29 PM

#442

BonniFeltz

Super Member

Join Date: May 2010

Location: Trumann, Arkansas

Posts: 1,873

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Originally Posted by caroln

Would like to join in.
I do both machine and hand applique.

Just jump on in and post. If you'd like to do a heart wall hanging that a bunch of us are working on, Suz' posted the instructions on page 18 of this group. Here's the link.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-64769-18.htm

How about posting some of your work? This is a freeform type chat where we ask questions and show our work. All levels have been made most welcome.

Bonni

11-15-2010, 03:42 PM

#443

Treasureit

Super Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Royse City Texas

Posts: 2,870

I love applique. I mostly do machine satin stitch or blanket stitch. Still not convinced that the blanket stitch will hold up in time with washing though.

We went to Maui for our 35th anniv. this year and my only request was to take a hand applique class. I loved it! I have signed up for another hand applique class at the Road to California show in Jan - Can't wait!

Can't wait to see what you all have done! Post some pictures please.

My best tip...don't forget to use stabilizer on the back...it makes a lot of difference on the machine stitching. I have been using coffee filters and it works great!

11-15-2010, 04:55 PM

#444

Suz

Super Member

Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: Central PA

Posts: 1,920

Treasureit: I will hold up if you treat it kindly. Do not put into the washer and agitate for 12 minutes. Use your gentle cycle for 2-3 minutes. If your project, ie., baby blanket that may be washed often, choose another applique method rather than the buttonhole stitch or be sure to fasten down with one of the fusibles to hold the edges before stitching.

Suz

11-15-2010, 05:01 PM

#445

BonniFeltz

Super Member

Join Date: May 2010

Location: Trumann, Arkansas

Posts: 1,873

Question for the board:

I found something when I cleaned out a tub of stuff that says it is:

fusible nonwoven interfacing for featherweight to midweight fabrics.

What is it and what do I do with it?

Bonni