Do you applique?
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Originally Posted by virtualbernie
I purchased the "Fluffy Says Boo!" and it gave directions on how to use glue stick turned edge applique. It was slightly different from the way I have done applique but it works wonderfully well for me.
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Originally Posted by quiltncrazy
Originally Posted by virtualbernie
I purchased the "Fluffy Says Boo!" and it gave directions on how to use glue stick turned edge applique. It was slightly different from the way I have done applique but it works wonderfully well for me.
#15
CRAFTYBEAR Karen Here is the method I use when I applique:
A. Trace Images: Turn pattern wrong side up on light box or window with a lot of light. Place fusible web glue side down(glue side feels pebbly) on pattern. Trace images with black felt pen or #2 pencil. Cut out tracings, leaving a narrow border (I leave about 1/4 ") of fusible web around each image. You will trim this away later..
B. Fuse tracings to Fabric: Place tracings glue side down on wrong side of fabric for each applique. Fuse with a DRY iron. Trim pieces to final shape called for by pattern.
C. Fuse appliques to Foundation: Remove backing paper from appliques and arrange on fabric. Fuse with DRY iron.
This is an easy method. I then stich each applique with a small zigzag stich after I have placed the appliques where I want them. You will be able to move the appliques after you've taken the paper off, just don't iron until you are satisfied with the placement of your appliques. I hope this is easy to understand. Good luck with this method.
A. Trace Images: Turn pattern wrong side up on light box or window with a lot of light. Place fusible web glue side down(glue side feels pebbly) on pattern. Trace images with black felt pen or #2 pencil. Cut out tracings, leaving a narrow border (I leave about 1/4 ") of fusible web around each image. You will trim this away later..
B. Fuse tracings to Fabric: Place tracings glue side down on wrong side of fabric for each applique. Fuse with a DRY iron. Trim pieces to final shape called for by pattern.
C. Fuse appliques to Foundation: Remove backing paper from appliques and arrange on fabric. Fuse with DRY iron.
This is an easy method. I then stich each applique with a small zigzag stich after I have placed the appliques where I want them. You will be able to move the appliques after you've taken the paper off, just don't iron until you are satisfied with the placement of your appliques. I hope this is easy to understand. Good luck with this method.
#16
KAREN: I USE PELLON WONDER UNDER FUSIBE WEB. CHEAP AT WAL-MARCHE' I PAID $.87 A YARD SO I BUY MANY YARDS AT A TIME 'CUZ YOU CAN'T ALWAYS FIND IT. JO-ANN HAS IT FOR ABOUT $1.87 A YARD!! HAVE THE STORE ROLL IT FOR YOU, THEN THERE ARE NO HARD CREASES.
#19
I hand applique. There are many methods, you need to try all to find what works for you. I like it because my back gives out at the sewing machine and I can sit back in the recliner and watch tv. So far, I've finished 4 wallhangings and 2 quilt tops in the last year doing applique. now, to finish them on the quilting machine :roll:
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Ooooo, I LOVE to applique!! I hold my fabric down with either 505 spray or fusible and usually do a blanket stitch around it or a satin stitch, depending what I am appliqueing.
A lot of times, I do it on my embroidery machine.
A lot of times, I do it on my embroidery machine.
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