Dresden plate? machine applique?
#32
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Why don't you do one on machine, and one by hand then you can see what you like better. I just finished a Dresden plate doing it by hand and it really didn't take that long to do. In fact I did one an evening while watching tv.
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Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
I know you are supposed to hand applique the top of the dresden plate but is it ok to machine applique it also? I just don't know if i'll ever make it if it needs to be hand appliqued.
#36
I have always wanted to do a dresden plate out of 30's fabric but put it off, because of the hand sewing..
Well last year I did some blocks using Hoopsisters Machine Pattern, I used 30's fabric with a black feather stitch and they look so nice. (my grandma would have been proud)
Go for it.
Well last year I did some blocks using Hoopsisters Machine Pattern, I used 30's fabric with a black feather stitch and they look so nice. (my grandma would have been proud)
Go for it.
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Originally Posted by Debo
I'm new to quilting so this may sound dumb but if you put your dresden plate down with Steam N Sew, would you still need to sew around the edges?
Fold the outside edges under, Iron them in place, then pin it carefully onto the background fabric, and matching the thread for best matching invisibility, topstitch a short stitch very close to the outside edge all the way around. You can use a fancy decorative stitch if you wish. Experiment on a sample! (make a block for a pillow)
Otherwise the only applique is around the outside edges.
You asked about fused - If it is going to be used as a wall hanging, and won't be washed, then no - you don't have to.
but if it is going to be used on a bed and washed, the edges might fray, and you might want to topstitch it using a decorative stitch.
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Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
I know you are supposed to hand applique the top of the dresden plate but is it ok to machine applique it also? I just don't know if i'll ever make it if it needs to be hand appliqued.
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