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03-24-2010, 04:16 PM

Becca

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Is needle-turn the preferred method for applique? I don't care for machine applique.

03-24-2010, 04:18 PM

Lacelady

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It's definitely mine - I enjoy handsewing.

03-24-2010, 04:26 PM

Maggiesmom

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It is mine also. I love to do needle turn.

03-24-2010, 04:30 PM

Becca

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Any sugestions on doing needle-turn or will it come easier with practice?

03-25-2010, 04:30 AM

sewcrafty

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Hand-applique for me!! I don't know if it becomes easier, because its actually a very easy technique. I just think you become more at ease and start to enjoy more.

Just relax and enjoy!!! :D :D No worries!!!

03-25-2010, 04:33 AM

Deb watkins

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Just relax asnd enjoy the process. The more you do it, the easier I find it becomes.

03-25-2010, 04:38 AM

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I don't have the patience for needle-turn. I did it a few times and I just like the look of satin-stitched applique better. I think I select patterns that fit the machine method better. I am sure if I was planning on making an antique-looking quilt or a show quilt, I would go with hand-applique, but since most of my quilts are quilts kids use, I like making sure that my applique is VERY secure.

03-25-2010, 05:08 AM

sewingladydi

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I've never done needle turn. I use freezer paper and use my iron to press so the seam allowance is stuck to the freezer paper.

03-25-2010, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sewingladydi

I've never done needle turn. I use freezer paper and use my iron to press so the seam allowance is stuck to the freezer paper.

If I do try it, I think this is how I would do it too.

03-25-2010, 07:12 AM

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mary quite contrary

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It depends on the look I want. I do enjoy needle turn.

a hint? get some of those little applique pins. I'm cheap so I kept using my regular pins. My thread would get tangled. I got some of the little pins and have been kicking myself for not doing it sooner.