oklahomamom2

So I decided to quilt one of my Charity quilts with a simple applique block on top of a diamond shape I don't want it to have a raw edge. I was thinking of using dryer sheets then glue to place on the block then I saw something with steam a seam and Heat and Bond it looked nice but it might leave a raw edge and then there is Roxanne's Glue. What do you prefer?

nativetexan

when i did Sunbonnet Sue blocks I did Eleanor Burns of Quilt IN A Day method. used fusible. thin one sided fusible. I laid the fusible side on the right side of the fabric with the pattern drawn on the smooth side. sew around, then clip fusible if necessary and turn. that puts the fusible on the back where it belongs and no raw edges. then i did a blanket stitch. Guess it depends on your applique sizes.

nanacc

Yes! Love Eleanor Burns method. Does suggest light, non-woven interfacing.

Prism99

I found that the Eleanor Burns method works best on larger, simple shapes. For anything small or complex, I use freezer paper and white paste to turn the edges under.

Onebyone

I have used Heat and Bond, Wonder Under, Stitch Witchery, Stream a Seam, and all the other fusibles. None will hold up in a quilt that is used unless the edges are sewn down. I always use a backing, either fusible or interfacing and stitch around the shape.

redneckwoman

I use 805 wonder under its light weight works great

kathy

anything that is not turned under is going to be raw edge, some of them just get fuzzy on the edge and is not a bad look . In my opinion they all need to be stitched around if they're going to be washed

applique

Raw edge does fray, the more it is washed, the more it will fray. Turning the edges under is fine for larger simple shapes. For smaller and more complex shapes I would use a fusible to keep the piece in place then satin stitch the edges. Be sure to temporarily stabilize the piece on the back while stitching then tear it away.

ManiacQuilter2

I agree with Kathy. If it is a quilt that is going to be washed often, then go with EB method of turning inside out with fusible interfacing.