Applique Club (Do you like to applique, lets chit chat here)
09-27-2010, 07:01 PM
#182
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seattle greater area
Posts: 291
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31180198@N04/5031255213/
Am trying to post pic again. Hope this link will open it. :?
Am trying to post pic again. Hope this link will open it. :?
09-28-2010, 06:03 AM
#184
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,098
I haven't done applique for many years and now I need to relearn how to do it again. Have many projects that I have designed and really exsited to get going with it once again. I would very much enjoy joining the club.
09-28-2010, 06:20 AM
#185
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 1,920
Gals/Guys,
In former posts, I have used the words "spray starch". This is incorrect, I use "spray sizing". The starch often leaves a residue, the sizing does not and it works just as well as the starch. Also, I have heard that bugs like the starch, so be sure to launder after completion.
And, I have a quilting pillow. I use it as a third hand when appliquing and handstitching (binding and hemming a skirt). It is much easier to have something to tug against when stitching. It becomes a large pincushion so do not sit on it.
Give it a try. Suz
In former posts, I have used the words "spray starch". This is incorrect, I use "spray sizing". The starch often leaves a residue, the sizing does not and it works just as well as the starch. Also, I have heard that bugs like the starch, so be sure to launder after completion.
And, I have a quilting pillow. I use it as a third hand when appliquing and handstitching (binding and hemming a skirt). It is much easier to have something to tug against when stitching. It becomes a large pincushion so do not sit on it.
Give it a try. Suz
09-28-2010, 05:13 PM
#186
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Trumann, Arkansas
Posts: 1,873
I'm still trying to figure out what method for applique will work better for me. At least I have a lot of 5" squares that I can use in my experiments. Of course the color combinations and stuff might a bit different but that's ok. Here is experiment 101. A heart to applique using the glue method (done with Roxanne glue-baste-it--temporary basting glue).
Still have to work on curves a bit but I did use Suz's suggestion of doing the point at the bottom. At least it somewhat looks like a heart...I think.
Still have to work on curves a bit but I did use Suz's suggestion of doing the point at the bottom. At least it somewhat looks like a heart...I think.
09-28-2010, 05:58 PM
#188
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Trumann, Arkansas
Posts: 1,873
there are so many different ways to do applique (and quilting) that I think you just have to find the way that works best for you. If you don't use a hoop, it doesn't make it wrong.
Sometimes I use a hoop for embroidery and sometimes not. It all depends on the pattern, material, and to tell the truth - my mood. :)
Keep trying. THAT is the main thing.
Sometimes I use a hoop for embroidery and sometimes not. It all depends on the pattern, material, and to tell the truth - my mood. :)
Keep trying. THAT is the main thing.
09-28-2010, 06:20 PM
#190
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Vermont
Posts: 432
I'm teaching myself to do needle turned applique and the sites I like are Piecefully, Quiltsalott, Karen Kay Buckley. Piece O'Cake designs have interesting applique instructions but it's not on their web site. I think I'm going to purchase a DVD.
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