ranbro

On Quilting Arts #1809, a lady demonstrated a new technique in applying a "solution" to the edges of the back of the applique. When placed between applique sheets and heated with hot iron, the solution turned into a very thin flexible "plastic", assuring no frayed edges. Does anyone know the name of this "solution" and where to buy it? Thanks.

luvspaper

Is it sticky or just more like a fraycheck?

I just use regular wonder under where I've left a bit on the outside of the tracing and if it is a large piece, I cut out some of the middle so it isn't too stiff. Then I end up sewing around 3-4 times. ....But I usually do raw edge on applique where I don't mind a little fray.....

sweetana3

Sue Nickels taught us a technique. We use a double sided product and only use it on about the edge for 1/4 inch. Then we blanket stitch. She showed us a quilt that has been washed several times, gently, and there is no fraying.

Soft Fuse is the product and we use a blanket stitch that on my machine is 1.8 width and 2.0 length (bernina).

sewingitalltogether

Arlene' s makes a thin liquid glue for fabrics. Also Dritz, Roxanne' s Baste It.. There are actually quite a few. Most of them are water soluble. JoAnns sell these.

quilting cat

I discovered the hard way that trying to machine stitch around some "heavy duty", or "ultra-hold" iron-ons gummed up my needle! They're obviously intended for truly raw edge applique.

QuiltnNan

very interesting technique... does Quilting arts have a place to ask questions on their website?

dunster

I think Liquid Thread is what you want. Check out this blog - http://andsewitgoes.blogspot.com/200...ng-method.html

ghostrider

Dunster got it right. The artist is Grace Errea and she uses Liquid Thread in her technique. Her website is amazingquiltsbygrace.com.

grma33

have another ?
after cutting it out does it fuse to bg after reheating?
Thanks Gale

Jane Quilter

Awesome technique.....will have to try. Thanks for the idea and link