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04-17-2011, 05:42 AM

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applique

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I used to do hand applique but now do it by machine. I fuse the pieces together then satin stitch the edges to the background.

Do you put some kind of stabilizer behind your applique before satin stitching?

Yes, I use wall paper liner. You can buy a double roll from Lowe's for $15. My classes split the cost and have plenty for all and lots of extra for those that want to continue. It is ironed flat for use.

04-17-2011, 06:33 AM

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Dolphyngyrl

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raw edge, but both are time consuming no matter which you do but the results are lovely, are you doing the turned edge by machine with freezer paper

04-17-2011, 09:59 AM

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gramquilter2

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Have fun with what ever applique class you do and the method is practice, practice, practice.

04-17-2011, 12:23 PM

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Shorebird

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thanks. both of these links are nice.

04-17-2011, 12:44 PM

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jograma

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Haven't tired applique yet but want to learn. My grandmother did a lot of it and was really good. Am trying to follow in her footsteps and be as good as she was. Wish she was still here to teach me!!

04-17-2011, 02:32 PM

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sailsablazin

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I am finishing a quilting class and we have done a ton of applique. I am new at this, but we used fusible interfacing (99 cents/yard) and it was VERY easy. Then machine blanket stitched around the applique piece. The instructor did tell me that it would be difficult to hand quilt through....haven't tried it yet. I will endure since I am definitely hand quilting this quilt.

04-17-2011, 02:42 PM

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grammysharon

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Raw edge is easier and faster since it is usually done by machine. There are several different ways to applique by hand. Contact your LQS to find out what methods they teach. :lol:

04-17-2011, 05:14 PM

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mades

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What is back basting? Thanks!

04-17-2011, 05:55 PM

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shellyhoffman

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Thank you to all the wonderful quilters who answered my question about applique.

04-17-2011, 06:47 PM

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Susie Quilter

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Originally Posted by shellyhoffman

I am interested in taking an applique class..I am pretty new to quilting so I need to find out the difference between raw edge applique and turned applique..Which is easier? Quicker? etc???

My first applique was raw edge and haven't mastered the needle-turn yet. Yes, I want to learn that also, but have way too many started the raw edge way. Happy quilting.