Needle Turn Applique Quilts
#121
My avatar is a needle turn applique quilt that I have been working on for >5yrs. I love the way it looks (even though I'm far from "good" at this technique) but it does take time! :!: I figure at the rate I'm working it'll take another 2 yrs. Of course I'm working on about 10 other things in the meanwhile!
#122
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Pueblo, Co
Posts: 663
I do needleturn applique. Currently the one I'm working on, I started mid Nov, doing hand quilting, about half way with that. This is my second needleturn. The first one was a christmas bom. It traveled from Ca to Co, back to Ca and now is living in Co. That took a year and half
#123
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 436
I am a purist, I think. For me personally, I like to piece and quilt by hand. I come from a long line of quilters and that is how I learned. Very seldom even use my machine. That being said, I don't accomplish many quilts in a year. You'll be lucky to see my work anytime soon. But I enjoy it immensely and for me it is very peaceful. But I enjoy ALL of the work that I see here; and maybe someday I will be converted.
#124
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Liberty Hill - Central TEXAS Hill Country
Posts: 1,040
Originally Posted by DebbyT
Originally Posted by DawnMarie
I love needle turn applique. I just don't have the time or patience to do it. Plus, my carpal tunnel acts up so much that it's uncomfortable to do. :(
Here is a link to some, but I also see they are listed on JoAnns site.
http://www.quiltersreview.com/articl.../010813_a.asp.
They might help to ease the problem.
There are probably even newer types out there now.
Have a blessed day :lol:
#127
Originally Posted by Afton
I want to, I do all my piecing and quilting by hand, but I can't get a hang of the technique. I think I'm missing something, I cant seem to turn under a small enough section, so if I try it looks sloppy.
#128
I took a needle turn applique class over this past winter and was totally frustrated in the class - things in general did not go right. I didn't have the right thread or the right needle - it was tough.
However, I really didn't want to give up b/c I loved the look and really want to do a tile quilt or several - esp in honor of my father who was a tile man. So, I bought the right tools and a selection of YLI silks, a bobbin holder of Super Bobs, and their Frosting's collections of cotton bobs to try and it's going much better. I can't decided which threads I like best yet, so I'm still trying them all out. I do think I like the black clover needle best though. I bought a selection of needles to try those out as well.
I love to sit in front of the TV and be able to do it. I now have way too many books I want on applique and also want to branch out into doing some art type quilts. I have not had a chance to try out other applique techniques yet, but would like to.
However, I really didn't want to give up b/c I loved the look and really want to do a tile quilt or several - esp in honor of my father who was a tile man. So, I bought the right tools and a selection of YLI silks, a bobbin holder of Super Bobs, and their Frosting's collections of cotton bobs to try and it's going much better. I can't decided which threads I like best yet, so I'm still trying them all out. I do think I like the black clover needle best though. I bought a selection of needles to try those out as well.
I love to sit in front of the TV and be able to do it. I now have way too many books I want on applique and also want to branch out into doing some art type quilts. I have not had a chance to try out other applique techniques yet, but would like to.
#130
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,199
Originally Posted by Lori S
I just love the results of needle turn Applique, but it seems like there are less, and less people doing it.
I hate to ask but is this part of the quilting art dying out?
How many are still out there doing this amazing part of the quilting art?
How long before you had confidence in your skills?
I hate to ask but is this part of the quilting art dying out?
How many are still out there doing this amazing part of the quilting art?
How long before you had confidence in your skills?
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