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    Old 05-29-2014, 03:39 PM
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    I saw it on The Quilt Show and looks interesting. Any one have this and use it? Where do you purchase it?
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    Old 05-29-2014, 04:10 PM
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    Can you describe what you are asking about? I haven't heard of an applique stick.
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    Old 05-29-2014, 04:18 PM
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    Sounds interesting, tell us more...
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    Old 05-29-2014, 04:58 PM
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    I found this tutorial:
    http://fabrictherapy.blogspot.com/20...-part-one.html

    I do freezer paper applique (for machine applique) with the freezer paper ironed to the wrong side of the fabric. I tried glue sticks, but found it's a lot easier for me if I use Elmer's white school paste. This is the old stuff we had in kindergarten 60+ years ago and smells of peppermint! Unfortunately, Elmer's discontinued making the paste. When I couldn't find it in stores locally, I stocked up online and sealed the ones I'm not using in a bag -- so hopefully they will last me awhile.
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    Old 05-30-2014, 05:20 AM
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    It looked like a metal stick flat on one side to turn the fabric on to the glued edge. I googled but have not seen anything like this yet. Will keep you posted when I do find it.
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    Old 05-30-2014, 05:22 AM
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    I found this tutorial:
    http://fabrictherapy.blogspot.com/20...-part-one.html

    I do freezer paper applique (for machine applique) with the freezer paper ironed to the wrong side of the fabric. I tried glue sticks, but found it's a lot easier for me if I use Elmer's white school paste. This is the old stuff we had in kindergarten 60+ years ago and smells of peppermint! Unfortunately, Elmer's discontinued making the paste. When I couldn't find it in stores locally, I stocked up online and sealed the ones I'm not using in a bag -- so hopefully they will last me awhile.

    This is a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing...she is using a stilleto which has a smaller tip than then one I am looking for.
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    Old 05-30-2014, 05:40 AM
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    Took a pic from the video so you can see what I am talking about - the lady says they are from Spain!

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    Old 05-30-2014, 05:46 AM
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    You can pick up those cheapy little eyeglass repair kits. They work great. I use a wooden skewer also and just shave one end flat and squared. I have a poultry shears to cut the ends of the skewer. Of course the poultry shears are labeled for the craft/sewing room. The flat end of the skewer helps to spread the glue along the edge of the applique.
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    It looked like a metal stick flat on one side to turn the fabric on to the glued edge. I googled but have not seen anything like this yet. Will keep you posted when I do find it.
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    Old 05-30-2014, 05:51 AM
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    Another thing you can use is the 7 in 1 screwdriver you can pick up from your local hardware store/Home Depot or Lowe's. They're about $7.00. It also has a magnetic telescope. I have several for my Jeep, purse, and sewing/craft room.
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    Old 05-30-2014, 05:59 AM
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    Great tute....I really have to make hand appliqué a personal challenge soon...and this tute has really tempted me to start soon
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