Convince me I can applique.....
#12
I can identify with this, I was too afraid to machine applique. Don't really like needle turn, but I love blanket stitch. Last weekend, had 3 month old grandson for the whole weekend. Mum had been having a bad time, so decided to make a reindeer of Kadens hands and feet. Not wnough time to handsew, so had to just jump in on the machine.And it was fun!! Not only did I machine applique, but alo did some FMQ, which also scares me. Just jump on in and start. It'll be fine, and I'm sure you can do it...
I'll try and add a pic of Kadens reindeer.
I'll try and add a pic of Kadens reindeer.
Kaden modeling as a reindeer
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#13
I do a lot of machine appliqué using the technique in Fat Quarter Fonts Quilt Book Atkinson Designs It's super easy and works for small pieces too. It sure saves time and the appliqué is very secure which is great for practical quilts.
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I love to use the blanket stitch to secure my ironed-on applique. The tricky part is going around curves for me but I set the machine to slow and keep on going. If you don't want the stitches to be noticed, use a thread color that blends and you will be just fine. Make sure you put a stabilizer behind your block so the stitches won't pull your pattern in and make it look distorted. Also, practice on a trial piece. You'll do fine!
#20
I adore appllique..While others lover it, for me needle turn is too slow and tedious..I took a class in machine applique and it's alot quicker and not hard at all....Hit the you tube videos for direction as well....You can do it girl!!!
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