SharonH20

Yep, from 5 yrs ago. Saw that one and Laser Cut no longer sells the kit.

I’ve never used fusible so I have no idea how it works other than what I’ve seen on video. I do know that I’m fusing on a background fabric. There is some building up like dots on the bug and the flower center going over it ends of the petals.

One thing I could use help with!!! There are a total of 432 hearts surrounding the dandelion stem. Can I fuse them first and then punch them out with a leather punch (used to work with leather years ago). It would save a lot of time. Not that I have to fuse them first but the stiffer the fabric is, the cleaner the punch will be, even doing 10 or 20 at a time.

Either way thanks so much for everyone’s input!!!!

Peckish

I've never tried to punch fabric, but I have cut it with a Silhouette. My advice is to not use fusible to stiffen the applique, because the fusible is permanent and, depending on which product you use, can make your quilt very stiff. Use starch or a product called Terial Magic. I'm not sure how punching fabric works, but this is what I used to make the fabric stiff enough to run through my cutter.

aashley333

Laura H does the fusible applique with heat and bond and raw edges. I took a class to make one. This cannot be washed.
To machine applique, I draw a reverse picture on backside of background and place the applique fabric over area to cover on front. Straight stitch around pattern from back, then turn over to front and trim near stitching. After colored pieces are all in place, satin stitch. Hope that helps.
The first pic is fusible applique, and the second pic is satin stitched applique.

joe'smom

I have only done needle turn applique, and I absolutely love the women of Piece O' Cake. They have very in-depth tutorials, and their enthusiasm for applique is contagious. Their books are good, too.

SharonH20

A leather punch pretty much works on the same principle as a Gemini cutter. I’d put a thick piece of leather on the bottom, fold the fabric a few times and hit the die with a mallet.

Didn’t think of starch!!! Great idea. I’ll try that.

SharonH20

Wow! Those are gorgeous. I’m looking for an online tutorial. What’s the difference between Heat & Bond and Steam A Seam 2? Amazed at the price of this stuff! For the price what’s it do? Thanks!

paddingtonbear

it holds the appliqué piece in place while you sew it on instead of pins. It easily helps you mark on the shape of the appliqué on the back. It stabilises the edges. You will probably want to use “lite” which is thinner.

Some fabrics, I guess mostly with raw edge appliqué, just fray as you are stitching so it is great for stopping that.

SharonH20

Hi. Is this someone on YouTube?

Peckish

Yes. Google "piece o cake".

JanieW

this is a laser cut kit with the Garden Party pattern but different fabric than the original. It’s a bit pricey but considering all those small pieces might be worth it.

https://www.fiberworks-heine.com/sho...-x20635055.htm