machine applique question
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My DGS wants the attached dragon on his quilt. It needs to be approximately 21" x 21". I thought originally that I would machine embroider it, but it's so large that I think it would be more practical to applique it. If I use fusible web to cut out the applique, it seems to me that the thin lines would be impossible for me to stitch down to the base fabric. I thought some of you may have suggestions for the best way to handle this problem. I don't do hand applique or hand embroidery.
Thanks in advance,
Carol
Thanks in advance,
Carol
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Maybe use fusible on the larger portions, body & tail & satin stitch the webbing on the machine?
Sounds like you can digitize for embroidery? Maybe just digitize the wings, 2 separate files, embroider those, then fuse the body??
Sounds like you can digitize for embroidery? Maybe just digitize the wings, 2 separate files, embroider those, then fuse the body??
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When I have thin lines to appliqué, I cut them with Wonder Under and fuse them in place. You can get the appliqué all fused perfectly and then use a nice zig zag to go over them. Since you have the thin black strips underneath it will give you a guide to go over and you can space the zig zag a little more open without worrying about it looking sparse.
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you could use fusable bias tape (clover makes it in 11 yard rolls- in colors & black- 1/4" & 1/8") you iron it on-then zigzag stitch it down. check 'stained glass quilts' to see what it is- i think you can find it at Clotildes, Nancy's notions, Keepsake quilting, ...
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I'm not sure the lines will be so thin that you wouldn't be able to fuse them. I would however break the dragon up into sections ... I wouldn't try to fuse it as one piece.
Try to enlarge and see how thick the thinnest line would be.
Try to enlarge and see how thick the thinnest line would be.
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