Which comes first the block backing or the applique

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10-11-2011, 08:01 AM

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Quilter7x

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Make sure you use a stabilizer underneath the background fabric or your applique will "tunnel" and get stuck in the feed dogs. There are lots of stabilizers to choose from. If you have a JoAnn's near you, go to the notions aisle with your 40% off coupon and find Sulky stabilizers. They come on a roll or flat sheets. I like the roll because I can cut it to what I want. You might like the adhesive kind since it will keep your block nice and flat, but be careful when taking it off the back that you don't stretch your background fabric. WORST case scenario, you can use regular paper, but that will dull your sewing machine needle real quick. It also makes a funny noise when sewing through paper, don't worry about that.

Edit: Here is a link to Sulky stabilizers at JoAnn's website - and they're on sale right now for half price!
http://www.joann.com/joann/search/se...lky+stabilizer

10-11-2011, 08:25 AM

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Ann912

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Originally Posted by LivelyLady

Yes, you will want to applique the blocks before joining them together. There are many applique techniques. Google "applique tutorials" and then try doing a sample of the one(s) you think you'd like. I think you'll really enjoy applique. And yes, you should add at least an inch extra to the block and then square up after you have appliqued:D

Ditto.

10-13-2011, 05:48 PM

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meg-2

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I am thinking a 9" square the applique will be cars and school buses. So now I am wondering if a 9" square will be sufficient for a 7-8" applique. All thoughts welcomed. I'm getting itchy fingers to start but don't want to mess with the first this I do, the washing of seting the appliques.