Batik applique issue
02-20-2014, 12:02 PM
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Batiks are harder to needle turn appliqué because the edges are more difficult to fold under. Since they are harder to fold under, the thread is a little more noticeable at the edge. If you can find matching silk thread and needle, it will be less noticeable.
However, batiks are wonderful for raw edges appliqué because the tight weave makes them less likely to fray.
However, batiks are wonderful for raw edges appliqué because the tight weave makes them less likely to fray.
02-20-2014, 01:07 PM
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You are not messing up. Dunster is right - some batiks are stiffer and harder to handle than others.
A finer thread might help. I've used silk with success, but if you have a lot of different colors to match, I highly recommend getting one of those doughnut bobbin assortments of Bottom Line thread. It's fine (60 wt) and very strong, and much cheaper to buy than 10 spools of silk.
A finer thread might help. I've used silk with success, but if you have a lot of different colors to match, I highly recommend getting one of those doughnut bobbin assortments of Bottom Line thread. It's fine (60 wt) and very strong, and much cheaper to buy than 10 spools of silk.
02-20-2014, 03:01 PM
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Here's the first link I found when I googled it.
http://www.honeybeefabrics.com/store...duct=SuperBobs
Apparently Superior is out of stock on their website.... ???!!?
If you google "Bottom Line SuperBobs donut", you should be able to shop around more.
They have 2 sizes; L is a DSM-sized bobbin and has 118 yards. M is a longarm-sized bobbin and has 215 yards. Unless you do a ton of applique, you'll want the size L.
http://www.honeybeefabrics.com/store...duct=SuperBobs
Apparently Superior is out of stock on their website.... ???!!?
If you google "Bottom Line SuperBobs donut", you should be able to shop around more.
They have 2 sizes; L is a DSM-sized bobbin and has 118 yards. M is a longarm-sized bobbin and has 215 yards. Unless you do a ton of applique, you'll want the size L.
02-20-2014, 04:09 PM
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Cheating? No way! It's a smart and time saving technique! We all use many, many smart time saving techniques, now don't we? (Please don't tell me you think using a rotary cutter is cheating!)
02-20-2014, 09:32 PM
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Penni, here is a thread started a while back by QB member hulahoop1 regarding the subject of needleturning batiks. Apparently the advice comes from Pacific Rim designs, and I guess they would know what works! 
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ue-t71490.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ue-t71490.html
02-21-2014, 06:50 AM
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02-21-2014, 06:12 PM
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https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...-Frosted+Donut try this site
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...er-bobs-donut/
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