Question on applique-ing dresden - use a stablizer?
#1
Haven't tried hand applique in a VERY long time, and just finished my first attempt at a dresden plate block. My question is, would you suggest my using a stablizer for the applique-ing (wunder under, freezer paper, etc. etc.)? Or should I do needle turn technique? Or both??
I'm excited at the thought of being able to take this project with me, but not exactly sure of how to move forward from here. Thanks!
I'm excited at the thought of being able to take this project with me, but not exactly sure of how to move forward from here. Thanks!
#2
I just noticed this block in the picture section. Is this the block in question? If so, you could just applique. No needle turn. Edges are already turned. I have not use a stablizer in my dresden quilts. Just appliqued to a sq. of fab. then clipped out the background fab. to make quilting easier. I hand quilt, (or used to!) and you don't want the extra layer of fab. Your block is lovely. Will make a beautiful quilt!
#3
Originally Posted by humbird
I just noticed this block in the picture section. Is this the block in question? If so, you could just applique. No needle turn. Edges are already turned. I have not use a stablizer in my dresden quilts. Just appliqued to a sq. of fab. then clipped out the background fab. to make quilting easier. I hand quilt, (or used to!) and you don't want the extra layer of fab. Your block is lovely. Will make a beautiful quilt!
#4
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Originally Posted by humbird
I just noticed this block in the picture section. Is this the block in question? If so, you could just applique. No needle turn. Edges are already turned. I have not use a stablizer in my dresden quilts. Just appliqued to a sq. of fab. then clipped out the background fab. to make quilting easier. I hand quilt, (or used to!) and you don't want the extra layer of fab. Your block is lovely. Will make a beautiful quilt!
#5
I just got back from Walmart and found something called Liquid Stitch made by Dritz. It says it's "Iron On instant bond", and bonds with the heat of the iron. SO, I thought maybe I could use some on the inside edge of my hem of my circle (after I do the cardboard technique to form the circle) to stabilize it so it wouldn't move prior to hand appliquing it down. Anybody ever use this stuff?
#6
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I just got back from Walmart and found something called Liquid Stitch made by Dritz. It says it's "Iron On instant bond", and bonds with the heat of the iron. SO, I thought maybe I could use some on the inside edge of my hem of my circle (after I do the cardboard technique to form the circle) to stabilize it so it wouldn't move prior to hand appliquing it down. Anybody ever use this stuff?
Try the Liquid Stitch on some scraps, see if you like how it looks, feels, and if it is easy to work with and stitch through :D:D:D
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Elanor Burns video for this block, she draws a circle on interfacing, sew the circle fabric to the interfacing, rim around the circle, then clip the interfacing and turn it right sides out. Then you have and easy circle that you can iron in place and it stays while you are sewing it down. Hard to explain, but here is the video.
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/egg/egg6.html
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/egg/egg6.html
#9
Originally Posted by Feathers-N-Fur
Elanor Burns video for this block, she draws a circle on interfacing, sew the circle fabric to the interfacing, rim around the circle, then clip the interfacing and turn it right sides out. Then you have and easy circle that you can iron in place and it stays while you are sewing it down. Hard to explain, but here is the video.
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/egg/egg6.html
http://quiltinaday.com/theater/egg/egg6.html
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