How do you edge applique?
#1
I'm just wondering how everyone edges their applique.... if I use fusible I usually do a type of blanket stitch (on the machine) round all the edges. But I'm about to do something with a lot smaller pieces.
#2
If you are going to tackle lots of smaller pieces, I think I would raw edge applique with a fairly small straight stitch. If really small, you wouldn't be able to get the blanket stitches around them. Can you post a pic so we can see what the problem might be like, or is it a secret.
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I normally use either blanket stitch or the needleturn technique. I've not been quilting long however I have been working on an applique BOM "Home Sweet Home" that I bought last year :oops: Some parts have been smallish eg the so called frames on the windows so I have made these making binding & sewn them in place using the NTurn techinique.
If you need a pic of WIP give me a nudge :wink:
Tisha
I normally use either blanket stitch or the needleturn technique. I've not been quilting long however I have been working on an applique BOM "Home Sweet Home" that I bought last year :oops: Some parts have been smallish eg the so called frames on the windows so I have made these making binding & sewn them in place using the NTurn techinique.
If you need a pic of WIP give me a nudge :wink:
Tisha
#4
Originally Posted by Lacelady
If you are going to tackle lots of smaller pieces, I think I would raw edge applique with a fairly small straight stitch. If really small, you wouldn't be able to get the blanket stitches around them. Can you post a pic so we can see what the problem might be like, or is it a secret.
Not really a secret but there's not a picture yet, I haven't got that far! PMSL
I've never used a straight stitch round the edge, do the edges fray? How close do you get to the edge?
#5
Originally Posted by quilter1962
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I normally use either blanket stitch or the needleturn technique. I've not been quilting long however I have been working on an applique BOM "Home Sweet Home" that I bought last year :oops: Some parts have been smallish eg the so called frames on the windows so I have made these making binding & sewn them in place using the NTurn techinique.
If you need a pic of WIP give me a nudge :wink:
Tisha
I normally use either blanket stitch or the needleturn technique. I've not been quilting long however I have been working on an applique BOM "Home Sweet Home" that I bought last year :oops: Some parts have been smallish eg the so called frames on the windows so I have made these making binding & sewn them in place using the NTurn techinique.
If you need a pic of WIP give me a nudge :wink:
Tisha
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
How about a tight and narrow zig-zag? If you use the zig-zag all around, you can adjust it as the pieces get smaller.
I usually do the blanket stitch too.
I usually do the blanket stitch too.
#9
Originally Posted by butterflywing
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
How about a tight and narrow zig-zag? If you use the zig-zag all around, you can adjust it as the pieces get smaller.
I usually do the blanket stitch too.
I usually do the blanket stitch too.
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