arlene

I am always looking to learn something so if it isn't too much trouble any guidance from you would be appreciated. You may have a better way than I am using right now. Thanks

BonniFeltz

I want to do needle turn and any hints, guidance would be appreciated.

gal288

Okay, thanks for your input, I will add info on basic construction and with each block tips I found helpful.

gal288

Here is some basic info to peruse to get started:

Good tutorial videos:


Connecting threads applique links"

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...itch__D54.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...Prep__D48.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...hand__D52.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...tion__D45.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...itch__D57.html

http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut...itch__D53.html


Take some time and look at the appropriate video for the technique you are going to use. They give good insight.


Some supplies that I have found useful in hand work:

1)a good pair of small curved end embroidery scissors.
2)wash-away wonder tape, 1/4", double sided
3)good marking tools, I use a fine pencil, & a fine line water erase marker
4)super glide applique needles, sharps size 12
5) box of FLAT wood toothpicks (why will be evident later)
6) applique pressing sheet, not necessary but a great help if you are going to do fusible.
7)freezer paper ( purchase at grocery store)
8) steam a seam double sided fusible sheets
9)good thimble if you are hand sewing
10)embroidery floss to match your fabrics ( I have found I can match my fabric closer with floss, plus it is cotton and washes well, and I get alot of thread for a small cost.)
11)small straight pins, the old fashioned kind.

All these things can be purchased at any fabric store, Joann's usually has them all and online I have found Create for Less has good prices. Here is a link

http://www.createforless.com/search/...tSearch=Sewing %26 Quilting


I'll post more later.

Hope all this helps for now. ;)

BonniFeltz

YAY! Thank you in advance. I can't wait. I've been wanting to do this before now but didn't have enough nerve. Now perhaps I can. :)

LastGrandma

I ' m looking for guidance, how many of you want assistance in hand needle turn?

I will gladly supply everyone with tuitorial info, but do not want to seem like a know it All! I have done needleturn for a very long time. taught it in my studio for the past 15 years.

LastGrandma wrote:
I am debating about doing needle turn (takes too much time and I am not very good at hand sewing) and Machine applique (fast and more experienced. Please include tut info as I really like the look of needleturned...and with enough help, I might try it! Thanks for doing this!

gal288

The needle turn can be done anywhere, I work on mine at night while watching TV, I'm not tied to my machine. Find it relaxing, last night I did all the leaves and stems on the first block while watching the super bowl. :-D

gal288

I'm trying to convince my husband to video me while I applique, if I succeed, it depends on what the payback is, I will post it and I think you will all see that it can be easy if you follow a few simple rules:

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER ( I can't stress it enough) use the point of your needle to turn the fabric under. Always use the side, or this is where the Flat wood toothpick comes in.
The toothpick grabs the fabric enough to help slide it under and does not fray the fabric.

Another important element is to trim your applique piece to a scant 1/8", if you have too much fabric to turn under, it will NOT go under easily. There will be lumps and bumps. The less fabric the cleaner the turn under.

It does take a little practice, but I promise if you keep at it, you can become good.

angels13blue

I'm in for this project ! I love the BA . Never have done one.....time to get brave . I think I will do mine in wool too.

quilterguy27

I'm just going to start off watching and hope to get inspired. I have too much "life" going on right now to do any quilting. :o(