Have Your Fusible Applique Quilts Held Up to Wear & Washing?
06-21-2015, 05:55 PM
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Correct! It is a sci-fi TV show. I made a quilt using raw edge applique that was the DVD covers from the series. I still haven't done the front because I'm intimidated by its size - but I will one day as soon as I finish the Harry Potter quilt! 
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06-22-2015, 02:56 AM
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I made a fusible quilt for my 6yr grand son. He has dragged it around every sense he could walk. It was washed 3-4 times a week. Now it is almost a rag. But he still loves it. The fusible is the only thing on the quilt that still looks good. I Think the wonder under that I used is what is holding it together.
06-22-2015, 03:18 AM
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Genden, my granddaughter is currently using the crib quilt l'd made for her mom! lncredably, this hand appliqued quilt is 35 yr. old, and was even used in a dog bed for a few weeks! The edges are just fine...even though my applique stitches were farther appart than my more recent work. The parts that show wear are certain cottons that have worn through.That's the fabric, not the stitched edges that failed.
06-22-2015, 07:16 AM
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I have done mostly button hole stitch on my applique. Applique some simple shapes on a piece of fabric in the way you plan doing them on the quilt with the same thread. Then make a sandwich, top, batting, and backing. I stitch around the edge rather than using time for binding. Wash away every time you do a load of laundry. You will see that it holds up pretty well. Have fun.
06-23-2015, 07:57 AM
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Fusible vs Needle-Turn vs Silhouette Applique
Had similar concerns but i do needle turn applique, during research i did find this http://theboredzombie.com/2014/02/bu...e-testing.html
06-23-2015, 08:01 AM
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Thank you all for your comments. I am doing a clam shell quilt using a pellon interface and then turning the curves, and I love that turning method for applique as well. Unfortunately those laser cut Silhouettes are cut to exact size so there isn't enough fabric to seam and turn them.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
06-23-2015, 10:07 AM
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I do raw edge fusible applique and never had a problem. I use blanket stitch and embroidery thread. But as a safety measure I also use a product called Frey Block (i think it's called that) and it goes on clear and stays soft and pliable. It's not the same thing called Fray Check that we used to use when making clothes. I did find out that I needed to wash the sizing out of my fabric before I fused it.
06-23-2015, 02:49 PM
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Washing out the Sizing Before Appliqueing
Are you making your own applique pieces? Do you wash out both the applique fabrics and the backing or just the backing. Of course, with laser-cut applique pieces, you couldn't wash them before fusing. Thanks, Fran
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