Applique Club (Do you like to applique, lets chit chat here)
09-15-2010, 07:30 PM
#81
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this would be a cool small project for us to make
http://www.dotcomwomen.com/crafts/va...-holders.shtml
http://www.dotcomwomen.com/crafts/va...-holders.shtml
09-15-2010, 07:55 PM
#82
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Originally Posted by sarge1
I have an applique pattern that I bought several years ago. I just know someday it's going to be my masterpiece, when I become more skilled, lol! In the meantime, I use my bindings to practice making invisible stitches and turning under.
I like the homespun look I get when I do hand blanket-stitch, so I often do that.
My biggest issue with needle turn is getting the pieces to lie perfectly flat, with no puffy middles. I pin them flat, but once they get sewn on, they are puffy; very frustrating.
I like the homespun look I get when I do hand blanket-stitch, so I often do that.
My biggest issue with needle turn is getting the pieces to lie perfectly flat, with no puffy middles. I pin them flat, but once they get sewn on, they are puffy; very frustrating.
09-15-2010, 07:58 PM
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Whoops, I hit send too oon. I was going to say that I don't know if it would work, I only machine applique but I use a variety of different stitches depending on the loook I want. Sometimes zig zag sometimes blanket stitch, sometime invisible thread, or black or a contrasting color. I'm currently working on an applique quilt for DD. Beach theme with flip flops, beach balls, etc.
09-15-2010, 08:33 PM
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Cool I have added some more links for us so be sure to subscribe to the Applique virtual thread
Originally Posted by raedar63
I am wanting to learn so count me in, looking forward to all the inspiration here!
Rae
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09-15-2010, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
this would be a cool small project for us to make
http://www.dotcomwomen.com/crafts/va...-holders.shtml
http://www.dotcomwomen.com/crafts/va...-holders.shtml
09-15-2010, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
Originally Posted by Patricia Ann
I machine applique with my embroidery machine Patricia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhySWUDx2xs
sorry it's shaky, I need to do it again with a tripod
09-15-2010, 09:46 PM
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I'm working on a quilt for my mother's birthday and did some machine applique on it. I think that if you squint you can just barely see it in this picture.
Next time I'm in the same room with it I'll take a closer picture. It's really, really nice to have a job again, but it sure cuts down on the quilting time! ;-)
Next time I'm in the same room with it I'll take a closer picture. It's really, really nice to have a job again, but it sure cuts down on the quilting time! ;-)
09-15-2010, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
Hi,
Love to see some of your projects with your raw edge machine applique
Love to see some of your projects with your raw edge machine applique
Originally Posted by KathyAire
I do like to applique but I do the raw edge machine applique and I don't think it's really considered appliquing. But, it works for me and that's what I will continue to do. I absolutely hate to do any hand work.
Here, they are some of my project which were appliqued by hand..
Placemats
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sewed and appliqued by hand
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09-16-2010, 02:08 AM
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Here's a good utube of a heart showing how to get that point correct. I hope it helps! (Sorry, I don't know how to post links in a virtual group...I have to go and read up on the topic.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spjJD...eature=related
Also, it appears, to me, as if we have two different levels of appliquér's interested in some lessons :) Yippee skippy :)
One level has never done a single stitch. (For this level, the heart potholder would be an awesome beginning.)
The next level, has done some, but not much, and would like to work on perfecting points, curves, stems, etc. (Perhaps a project with a couple of flowers, stems, and a simple pot?)
Just something that crossed my mind, as I was reading and looking at the pictures of some lovely past work. I was wondering what everyone else thought? (I've never done a group project, or followed one here, so I may be way out of line. If so, please forgive.)
Debbie in Austin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spjJD...eature=related
Also, it appears, to me, as if we have two different levels of appliquér's interested in some lessons :) Yippee skippy :)
One level has never done a single stitch. (For this level, the heart potholder would be an awesome beginning.)
The next level, has done some, but not much, and would like to work on perfecting points, curves, stems, etc. (Perhaps a project with a couple of flowers, stems, and a simple pot?)
Just something that crossed my mind, as I was reading and looking at the pictures of some lovely past work. I was wondering what everyone else thought? (I've never done a group project, or followed one here, so I may be way out of line. If so, please forgive.)
Debbie in Austin
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