Applique Club (Do you like to applique, lets chit chat here)
02-16-2011, 06:40 AM
#552
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Why would applying by machine be any less "real" than applying by hand? Applique means "to apply" in French. Just as machine piecing and machine quilting are just as real as hand pieceing and hand quilting, machine applique is just as real.
I do admire the hand stuff, though.
I sooo agree with Kathy, all types of applique are good, but the project selected is how I decide on which to use.
I use needle turn on "elegant" quilts, bed, things I make for myself & my familly.
To qualify that statement, years ago I made a needle turn quilt as a wedding gift for my secretary. It took almost a year to make, went to visit her 5 years later & the quilt was in the dogs bed & he was really enjoying it!
Lesson learned,I do NOT make hand applique for anyone outside the family, only those who know how much work it is!
I use fusible & raw edge for. Wallhanginngs, runners,pillows,,, etc.
I will say that my experience is that fusible does not hold up. Over many washings &yrs. Things. I made 15 years ago have frayed & needs occasional repair.
I just found this club,, & enjoyed reading everyones comments.
02-16-2011, 08:39 AM
#553
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Trumann, Arkansas
Posts: 1,873
Originally Posted by gal288
Originally Posted by KathyAire
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Why would applying by machine be any less "real" than applying by hand? Applique means "to apply" in French. Just as machine piecing and machine quilting are just as real as hand pieceing and hand quilting, machine applique is just as real.
I do admire the hand stuff, though.
I sooo agree with Kathy, all types of applique are good, but the project selected is how I decide on which to use.
I use needle turn on "elegant" quilts, bed, things I make for myself & my familly.
To qualify that statement, years ago I made a needle turn quilt as a wedding gift for my secretary. It took almost a year to make, went to visit her 5 years later & the quilt was in the dogs bed & he was really enjoying it!
Lesson learned,I do NOT make hand applique for anyone outside the family, only those who know how much work it is!
I use fusible & raw edge for. Wallhanginngs, runners,pillows,,, etc.
I will say that my experience is that fusible does not hold up. Over many washings &yrs. Things. I made 15 years ago have frayed & needs occasional repair.
I just found this club,, & enjoyed reading everyones comments.
03-21-2011, 06:15 PM
#555
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Foothills of North Carolina, USA
Posts: 71
I just ran across this thread and am so excited to find it. The advise is amazing. I have done a little applique but not anything recent. I found a blog of a lady that does amazing work. Her name is Erin Russeck and she does Baltimore style blocks and has a BOM going right now. She's been giving tutorials on how to do different parts of each of the blocks. I've learned alot just by going back and reading past posts.
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-piece-at-a-time/
Wanda
http://wandas-quilts-crafts.blogspot.com/
http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-piece-at-a-time/
Wanda
http://wandas-quilts-crafts.blogspot.com/
03-30-2011, 06:43 AM
#557
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Middle TN
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Am a newbie at quilting & applique; just asked a pro at LQS the same question. Kathy said you can use freezer paper, a little larger than fabric to draw design. Fold fabric over edge of f-paper to create a small seam; press fabric to f-paper to create a tiny hem. When fabric cools, gently remove paper & place fabric on background, pin & stitch applique.
Hopefully Krafty-Bear or another experienced quilter can explain this or do a tute, but that's the general idea ;)
Just found this; hope it helps:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-93415-1.htm
Hopefully Krafty-Bear or another experienced quilter can explain this or do a tute, but that's the general idea ;)
Just found this; hope it helps:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-93415-1.htm
08-20-2011, 06:42 AM
#558
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NC
Posts: 1,230
Not sure I have posted here yet, but love applique, so here I am! I have done one of Sharon Pederson's block, using rubber cement & freezer paper, then machine appliqued it. Nice technique, but time consuming, to me anyway. This is from her Rose of Sharon book, love the blocks! Then I have been doing some hand applique quilt blocks, back basting method, from the book Hop To It by Edyta Sitar. Done two & am working on a third. Am also going to do my next Rose of Sharon block this way & see if I like it better. It's fun trying different techniques & even combining them, on some projects. Really love hand applique, as it makes it so portable to work on anywhere!.... Machine is nice too though, when you don't want to do it by hand, or need a break from it, lol, so am still playing with both right now.
09-11-2011, 06:45 AM
#559
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 151
Originally Posted by gal288
Originally Posted by KathyAire
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
Why would applying by machine be any less "real" than applying by hand? Applique means "to apply" in French. Just as machine piecing and machine quilting are just as real as hand pieceing and hand quilting, machine applique is just as real.
I do admire the hand stuff, though.
It depends how you applique it onto the backing. Satin stitch holds up as well as any needleturn.
I sooo agree with Kathy, all types of applique are good, but the project selected is how I decide on which to use.
I use needle turn on "elegant" quilts, bed, things I make for myself & my familly.
To qualify that statement, years ago I made a needle turn quilt as a wedding gift for my secretary. It took almost a year to make, went to visit her 5 years later & the quilt was in the dogs bed & he was really enjoying it!
Lesson learned,I do NOT make hand applique for anyone outside the family, only those who know how much work it is!
I use fusible & raw edge for. Wallhanginngs, runners,pillows,,, etc.
I will say that my experience is that fusible does not hold up. Over many washings &yrs. Things. I made 15 years ago have frayed & needs occasional repair.
I just found this club,, & enjoyed reading everyones comments.
09-11-2011, 07:10 AM
#560
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NC
Posts: 1,230
Hi Sunburst, good to see another post here!
What is everyone working on? I keep skipping around on projects I have in the work, & keep starting new one, lol. I do love hand applique though, & think back basting is my most favorite technique. Now that fall is near & temps are cooling down, I am really getting back into my quilting, love it & am so glad I started it, on my own, years ago!
What is everyone working on? I keep skipping around on projects I have in the work, & keep starting new one, lol. I do love hand applique though, & think back basting is my most favorite technique. Now that fall is near & temps are cooling down, I am really getting back into my quilting, love it & am so glad I started it, on my own, years ago!
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