Applique questions
#11
Invisible Machine Applique would work on this project. You use Freezer Paper as your pattern. Turn the edges over & make them stick w/ a dab of glue stick. Then stitch the pieces together/down. Your picture shows a blanket stitch being used. Check out some youtube guides on IMA - I really enjoy it & the results are great.
Good Luck!
Donna Mc
Good Luck!
Donna Mc
#12
I have been using applique for years, mostly fusible. I recently took a class from Laurie Miller on wool applique. I'm anxious to finish my first piece, it is much easier. No fusing, or needle turning. Love the wool fabric.
#13
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Join Date: May 2013
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The Piece O' Cake ladies suggest putting the cut out applique piece on some laminate sheeting. This serves in place of tracing the shape on plastic or card stock; the piece is then thick enough to trace around on the fabric.
#14
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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I too bought a pattern for applique that said Novice, however it did say for someone who has taken a basic quilt making course which I have not. Well, I sure destroyed some fabric even though I tried to follow their directions. Therefore I am going back to my very old standby book, called " The Sampler Quilt" by Diane Leone which I should have done in the first place. Years ago I made a small quilt top enough to be a cover for my sewing machine. Her book is fantastic. I will be following her directions for an applique block by cutting out the applique pattern on plastic quilting templates. Good luck with your first applique and wish me luck!
#15
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There is NO stupid or simple question! Do not be afraid to ask questions! I wish I had had this group of knowledgeable friends when I was learning back in the day. We are so fortunate to have this group of folks who so selflessly share their accumulated knowledge to help the rest of us.
#16
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Florida
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I have done quite a bit of applique -- all as baby quilts -- primarily Sunbonnet Sue, some done using purchased applique pieces. I make the machine-stitched raw edge applique pieces. I am still the "Official Rank Amateur" when it comes to making quilts, etc., so I'm not comfortable giving advice. The process is NOT terribly difficult, but it is time consuming. I am working on a quilt now that is applique, and I think it's really going to be a pretty quilt. I'm sure you will find lots of help on this site. Please be sure to post pictures of your projects!
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