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03-16-2011, 07:55 PM

#41

elise

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Heat and bond lite works good for me,

03-16-2011, 07:59 PM

#42

heather1949

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Originally Posted by kriscraft99

I use heat n bond lite - and I use a lot of it. Usually it doesn't stick well if it is heated too long, or that is what I have found when it happens to me.

I have the same problem but thats my fault

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03-16-2011, 08:53 PM

#43

penski

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i tried heat and bond , and after i wash the quilt all the letters fell off !! i wrote to the company and they said if it was set with the iron being to hot or for a longer time then needed it wont work , i now use staem a seam and love it , i cut out the middle of a design and it doesnt feel as stiff

03-17-2011, 05:13 PM

#44

Eileen

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I have to agree with Izy. Cut out the center & use it for smaller projects.

03-18-2011, 03:05 AM

#45

applique

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eileen

I have to agree with Izy. Cut out the center & use it for smaller projects.

Just a caution. If you are using just the edges be careful ironing them down to the fabric so they don't distort without the middle to stabilize them.

04-07-2011, 07:35 AM

#46

cheri stonespinner

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Thank you for this topic I plan to do an applique project with my residents in May. I am looking for projects that are simple but beautiful. I have to make a model for them to start with. I'm thinking a small door banner for spring / summer would be nice. Late in the summer a fall banner. Most of them don't have any thing on their doors now. Any advice would be appriceated. PM me please.

04-07-2011, 08:05 AM

#47

LivelyLady

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Originally Posted by Marcie

Wonder Under #805! I use tons of it. ;-)

Me too! :D

06-05-2011, 06:02 PM

#48

fernheimer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Izy

Quote:

Originally Posted by thequiltmama

Hi everyone, I was wondering what everyones favorite fusible. I have used most kinds but I haven't found one I like to use all the time. I use to use steam a seam alot but it seems stiff. Now I use heat n bond lite but it seems like sometimes when I am stitching the fabric isn't fused down good. But with this one at least the fabric stays less stiff. Has anyone found a better one? :)

Have you tried steam a seam lite 2?? It is much softer, but a great tip is to actually cut out the centre of the fusible on any piece that is large enough, leaving only a 1/4" border of fusible. This lessens the stiffness a lot! Plus if you are careful you can re-use what you cut out for smaller appliques!

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When I use fusing for appliques, I first bond it to the fabric and then cut out the applique. How do you cut out the middle?

06-05-2011, 07:21 PM

#49

applique

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Originally Posted by fernheimer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izy

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Originally Posted by thequiltmama

When I use fusing for appliques, I first bond it to the fabric and then cut out the applique. How do you cut out the middle?

With the paper backed fusible you trace the piece onto the paper rough cut around the piece and cut out the middle before fusing it to the back of the fabric. If your fusible doesn't have paper to trace on, you can iron on a piece of parchment paper then trace, cut out the middle and fuse.

The tent has part of the middle cut out before fusing.

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