The appliqued piece feels so stiff!!
03-01-2011, 07:28 AM
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LOVE this idea! It is the best, even better than my last entry. LOL
I had not even thought of that!!!
Originally Posted by Bamagal
Originally Posted by Cdrlinda
Recently I appliqued circles on to a quilt. I spray based them on and then sewed. It worked!
03-01-2011, 09:08 AM
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I applique all the time. I normally use Steam a Seam lite, but I am trying Misty Fuse and it is very soft feeling, it's my new favorite. However if I was making a simple wall hanging and not a bed quilt I would use what ever I had on hand.
03-01-2011, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Have you tried a light weight fusible interfacing? Place fusible side to right side of appliqué fabric, sew around all edges, cut a slit in the interfacing and turn right side out. Fuse to your block then use what ever stitch you like to sew it down. Hope this helps.
Also if you want to do some raw edge appliqué then just use a glue stick to hold down the appliqué and blanket stitch around it, by hand or machine. Lots of older quilts are done this way.
03-01-2011, 11:17 AM
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I do almost all applique quilts. Once I found misty fuse, I was hooked. It is virtually weightless, and can be used on the finest, lightest fabrics. The finished block will be soft.
I like needle turn aplique, but even then I use a little Misty Fuse to hold the piece in place. I cut the misty fuse roughly 1/4 inch smaller than the applique piece, or just put a piece of MF in the centre if it is a complex cut piece of applique fabric.
Let us know if you try Misty Fuse or another light fusible web and it works for you.
Jane
I like needle turn aplique, but even then I use a little Misty Fuse to hold the piece in place. I cut the misty fuse roughly 1/4 inch smaller than the applique piece, or just put a piece of MF in the centre if it is a complex cut piece of applique fabric.
Let us know if you try Misty Fuse or another light fusible web and it works for you.
Jane
03-01-2011, 11:23 AM
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I'm going to try the Pellon, too, then. I used another kind for just a flower applique and it was so stiff, I couldn't even get a "sharp" through the edge of it. Was going to stitch around it but it's useless!
03-01-2011, 11:34 AM
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Jane,
On the Misty Fuse, I'm wondering how solidly fused the edges of the applique are. Do you have any idea how it stands up to washing? I don't like doing satin stitch around raw edged applique because it is so slow and stiffens the applique, but I am wondering if a blind hem stitch is enough for Misty Fuse. I know that Steam-a-Seam holds up decently in the wash; if Misty Fuse does to, that would seal the deal for me!
On the Misty Fuse, I'm wondering how solidly fused the edges of the applique are. Do you have any idea how it stands up to washing? I don't like doing satin stitch around raw edged applique because it is so slow and stiffens the applique, but I am wondering if a blind hem stitch is enough for Misty Fuse. I know that Steam-a-Seam holds up decently in the wash; if Misty Fuse does to, that would seal the deal for me!
03-01-2011, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Chay
Mistyfuse works well but because it doesn't have any paper attached you have to have an applique pressing sheet to use with it.
03-01-2011, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
Originally Posted by livenlearn124
oooooooh! I like this idea, I'm going to have to give it a try.
TY!!
TY!!
Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa
Have you tried a light weight fusible interfacing? Place fusible side to right side of applique fabric, sew around all edges, cut a slit in the interfacing and turn right side out. Fuse to your block then use what ever stitch you like to sew it down. Hope this helps.
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