Fused Applique Question
#1
Fused Applique Question
I've only tried applique once and that was a while ago. I know that one must be careful when picking the color of thread for the edges of the applique pieces.
If you don't have a perfect match of thread to fabric, should you pick a color that is slightly lighter or slightly darker than the fabric to make it blend better? I can't remember!!!
Have you ever picked one thread to outline all of your pieces instead of changing colors?
If you don't have a perfect match of thread to fabric, should you pick a color that is slightly lighter or slightly darker than the fabric to make it blend better? I can't remember!!!
Have you ever picked one thread to outline all of your pieces instead of changing colors?
#2
Some people use black for all their appliques. I prefer to match the background of the applique piece I am going around. If it is close, I use it. If I don't have a good match, I would usually go darker rather than lighter if my fabric color is in between my thread colors.
#5
Here is a picture of some of the applique that I need to sew down. Do you think gray thread would look okay? What color would you choose?
#7
Some people use black for all their appliques. I prefer to match the background of the applique piece I am going around. If it is close, I use it. If I don't have a good match, I would usually go darker rather than lighter if my fabric color is in between my thread colors.
#8
Love your piece - so cute. I like them to match as close as possible but I use rayon embroidery thread so it 'pops' a little. I've seen the black done and it's very effective.
I had a close look at my avatar quilt and would say, on balance, where there's not been an exact match, I've gone slightly lighter. This may because of the type of thread I use. I also prefer blanket stitch as I find it much easier and not so dense on the small pieces.
I had a close look at my avatar quilt and would say, on balance, where there's not been an exact match, I've gone slightly lighter. This may because of the type of thread I use. I also prefer blanket stitch as I find it much easier and not so dense on the small pieces.
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