Wool applique questions
11-30-2011, 03:56 PM
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if the wool is over-dyed felted wool- you do not need to re-wash it.
i have never had any luck with fusables --- so i don't waste them on my wools.
i just pin-or hold in place to stitch- but i've had lots of practice- a glue stick may work for you-i've just never managed to make them work for me.
i generally use a chalk marker of somne sort- since it's easy to brush it away.
i do wash my finished projects- because i make things that get used-and laundered when needed- if you make wall-hangings- items that dont get laundered- then i guess you wouldn't need to wash your project when it's done. i have never had a problem washing/drying a completed wool project-and i've made wool quilts, table runners, candle mats, penny rugs, floor rugs...i work with wool alot...my wool appliqued quilt has been washed a number of time (and dried in the dryer)
i have never had any luck with fusables --- so i don't waste them on my wools.
i just pin-or hold in place to stitch- but i've had lots of practice- a glue stick may work for you-i've just never managed to make them work for me.
i generally use a chalk marker of somne sort- since it's easy to brush it away.
i do wash my finished projects- because i make things that get used-and laundered when needed- if you make wall-hangings- items that dont get laundered- then i guess you wouldn't need to wash your project when it's done. i have never had a problem washing/drying a completed wool project-and i've made wool quilts, table runners, candle mats, penny rugs, floor rugs...i work with wool alot...my wool appliqued quilt has been washed a number of time (and dried in the dryer)
I am glad to hear, though, that the wool pieces can be washed if need be.
11-30-2011, 07:16 PM
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Betty, what a beautiful piece! Oh my goodness. Was that your first project or had you done others? I have a ways to go with my stitching! I will go with the Roxanne's. I have a bottle that I thought was too expensive to use on binding (though that is why I bought it) so I will try that.
12-04-2011, 12:31 PM
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I did this one :
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ne-t26564.html
I used Steam a Seam and was very unhappy with it - it did not hold at all. On my next wool project, I will use a few dabs of Roxannes or some other basting glue.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ne-t26564.html
I used Steam a Seam and was very unhappy with it - it did not hold at all. On my next wool project, I will use a few dabs of Roxannes or some other basting glue.
12-04-2011, 01:35 PM
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sorry to take so long to answer---
the background on my wool appliqued quilt is a fabulous double sided black flannel from Benartex---i love benartex flannels!
they are a joy to work on- i also love to do wool applique on flannel- but it is just as nice on regular cottons- homespuns- pieced backgrounds-
visit shops like:
Sue Spargo
Primative Gatherings
Backyard Gatherings
the Cotton Patch Quilt Shoppe
and the Quilted Crow
for inspiration- tips, advice, and supplies
there are many more- those are the ones that come to mind- my quilt was a Backyard Gatherings Project.
the background on my wool appliqued quilt is a fabulous double sided black flannel from Benartex---i love benartex flannels!
they are a joy to work on- i also love to do wool applique on flannel- but it is just as nice on regular cottons- homespuns- pieced backgrounds-
visit shops like:
Sue Spargo
Primative Gatherings
Backyard Gatherings
the Cotton Patch Quilt Shoppe
and the Quilted Crow
for inspiration- tips, advice, and supplies
there are many more- those are the ones that come to mind- my quilt was a Backyard Gatherings Project.
12-05-2011, 11:37 AM
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if the wool is over-dyed felted wool- you do not need to re-wash it.
i have never had any luck with fusables --- so i don't waste them on my wools.
i just pin-or hold in place to stitch- but i've had lots of practice- a glue stick may work for you-i've just never managed to make them work for me.
i generally use a chalk marker of somne sort- since it's easy to brush it away.
i do wash my finished projects- because i make things that get used-and laundered when needed- if you make wall-hangings- items that dont get laundered- then i guess you wouldn't need to wash your project when it's done. i have never had a problem washing/drying a completed wool project-and i've made wool quilts, table runners, candle mats, penny rugs, floor rugs...i work with wool alot...my wool appliqued quilt has been washed a number of time (and dried in the dryer)
i have never had any luck with fusables --- so i don't waste them on my wools.
i just pin-or hold in place to stitch- but i've had lots of practice- a glue stick may work for you-i've just never managed to make them work for me.
i generally use a chalk marker of somne sort- since it's easy to brush it away.
i do wash my finished projects- because i make things that get used-and laundered when needed- if you make wall-hangings- items that dont get laundered- then i guess you wouldn't need to wash your project when it's done. i have never had a problem washing/drying a completed wool project-and i've made wool quilts, table runners, candle mats, penny rugs, floor rugs...i work with wool alot...my wool appliqued quilt has been washed a number of time (and dried in the dryer)
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