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02-23-2011, 08:38 PM

#41

fivepaws

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That looks like needle turn applique. Is it the same?

02-23-2011, 08:40 PM

#42

Pat-w

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Originally Posted by Norva

I have used this method for some time and love it. First saw it demonstrated at at quilt show a few years ago. It makes it so easy to get all the pieces placed in just the right spot. Here are a couple of quilts I have done using this method. They are among my favorites.

Wonderful quilts. You do beautiful applique work! Thanks for sharing.

02-23-2011, 08:42 PM

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Pat-w

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Originally Posted by Peggyinno

I love "back basting"!!! That's how I was able to make these letters turn out so even!!!

What an amazing quilt. Was it a pattern or did you come up with the design? I just love it!

02-23-2011, 09:01 PM

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Peggyinno

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Originally Posted by Norva

Those are gorgeous! I think this is the easiest and most accurate way to applique!

02-23-2011, 09:20 PM

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quilterjeri

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Originally Posted by Norva

I learned this method almost 3 years ago from Jan Carlson, who taught at a weekend conference in Nebraska - I absolutely love this back basting, and use it almost exclusively for applilque now.

02-23-2011, 09:27 PM

#46

Dotsie

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Thank you ever so much for sharing.

02-23-2011, 09:53 PM

#47

bjdemir

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Very interesting way of appliqueing. May have to give it a try.

02-23-2011, 10:01 PM

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Norva

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fivepaws

That looks like needle turn applique. Is it the same?

Yes - it is needle turned.

02-23-2011, 10:26 PM

#49

nellebelles

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I love to hand applique--but have only used the freezer paper method. This looks like something I want to try for sure. Thank you for posting this information!