Layered (multiple piece) applique??
#1
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Knot Merrill, Southern Indiana
Posts: 5,781
Layered (multiple piece) applique??
I'm new to applique and my current project requires that I make applique pieces with multiple pieces.
I'm doing raw edge fusible web applique. I want a base picture (bunny) and on the bunny will be eyes.
My question is ... do I fuse the smaller pieces (eyes) onto the larger piece (bunny) and then fuse the completed bunny to the quilt top? Or do I fuse the bunny first then the eyes over the bunny?
Oh ... my applique pieces are batiks that I'll be adhering to flannel ...if that makes a difference.
I'm thinking I complete the bunny first - then fuse the completed bunny. It would be less fabric to stitch through when I finish the edges of the raw edge.
Not yet sure how I will finish the edges ... possibly satin stitch but I might also use a clear poly straight stitch then blanket stitch around it for that old fashioned look.
I'm doing raw edge fusible web applique. I want a base picture (bunny) and on the bunny will be eyes.
My question is ... do I fuse the smaller pieces (eyes) onto the larger piece (bunny) and then fuse the completed bunny to the quilt top? Or do I fuse the bunny first then the eyes over the bunny?
Oh ... my applique pieces are batiks that I'll be adhering to flannel ...if that makes a difference.
I'm thinking I complete the bunny first - then fuse the completed bunny. It would be less fabric to stitch through when I finish the edges of the raw edge.
Not yet sure how I will finish the edges ... possibly satin stitch but I might also use a clear poly straight stitch then blanket stitch around it for that old fashioned look.
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
Posts: 6,726
I would make the bunny first and then applique it to the flannel. Also, did you prewash your flannel and/or batiks? Sometimes the fusibles have a hard time sticking if the fabrics aren't washed due to the chemicals and finishes that are on the fabrics.
#3
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Knot Merrill, Southern Indiana
Posts: 5,781
Oh yes ... I pre-wash everything! The flannel was pre-washed twice just because it's flannel ... as were some of the batiks because they're bleeders.
#5
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,548
If you only have a few pieces I think I would fuse the small bits to the bigger piece but maybe window the large bunny body so it will remain fairly soft. Batiks make the BEST fabric choice for raw edge appliqué because they don't fray as easily as cotton. I've never fused to flannel so I can't offer an advice on that except to try a small sample fuse and see how it goes.
#7
Power Poster
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,861
DogHM ... here's another way to maybe tackle the bunny .....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...e-t188532.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...e-t188532.html
#8
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Knot Merrill, Southern Indiana
Posts: 5,781
DogHM ... here's another way to maybe tackle the bunny .....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...e-t188532.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...e-t188532.html
OK ... I'm off to my sewing room to whip up a few simple samples of this technique to see how I like it.
thanks ladies!!
#9
Power Poster
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,861
QuiltE ... brilliant! Thanks for sharing the link, and your timing is extraordinary as I just got done re-viewing and showing my husband the link of the Egyptian Tent Maker guy using the perforated stencil to applique.
OK ... I'm off to my sewing room to whip up a few simple samples of this technique to see how I like it.
thanks ladies!!
OK ... I'm off to my sewing room to whip up a few simple samples of this technique to see how I like it.
thanks ladies!!
DHMom ... Oh no, I am not brilliant .... Muv IS the brilliant one!!!!! Come on over to this thread, and you'll see what she's creating using with what has become affectionately known as the MM (Muv Method!)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/quiltin...ml#post5348612
Better still, do one better than check out the thread ... join us and create a new patriotic themed project!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post