Hawaiian applique & cutting out pattern

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04-01-2013, 08:48 AM

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quiltstringz

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Originally Posted by feline fanatic

Have you tried microserrated scissors? I bought a pair of Karen Buckley's at a quilt show and love them for single layer applique cutting. I have not tried them with folded fabric, though.

I bought these also for my mom, and then all of the ladies in her group had to have a pair, so I figured I had better have some also. They are awesome. There is a large pair and then a small pair

04-01-2013, 05:38 PM

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It has been years since I have cut a Hawaiian applique, but I remember using a large pair of sissors, probably Fiskars. My quilt was throw size. I understand Dovo is the premier sissor, but they are costly. I've never used them. Happy quilting. Hawaiian quilts are beautiful.

04-02-2013, 03:40 PM

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QuiltingKrazy

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freezer paper ! Why didn't I think about that!!!!!!!!!!

04-02-2013, 07:52 PM

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Evie

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Originally Posted by Donnamarie

I cut out a template from folded freezer paper not fabric. I then iron the freezer paper on the top of the fabric, trace on the design using the template, and remove the freezer paper. I then hand baste the applique fabric onto the background fabric. When I start to applique, I just cut away a little at a time as I am appliqueing. Works wonderfully and I don't have to deal with the freezer paper curling up the edges. Enjoy!

Sounds like a good method, but does it work for a bed-size quilt? I don't think freezer paper comes in sizes that large!

04-02-2013, 07:57 PM

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quiltingcandy

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When I went to the Road to CA show in January I tried and end up buy a set of Kai Scissors. I have used good scissors before but these really did glide thru and pivot with the fabric like no other.

04-02-2013, 08:03 PM

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Evie

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This doesn't exactly answer your question, but maybe the information on this site will be of help:

http://www.poakalani.net/CreatingAnHeirloom.html

And you can check out the beautiful quilts they have pictured to give you inspiration.