Sun Bonnet Sue applique help
01-22-2011, 10:50 AM
#31
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I made one of those from that same book you described. If you use the lightweight interfacing (glue side to wrong side), sew the two together then press. It looks wonderful when finished. I did blanket stitch around everything and added a few embellshments. You will enjoy doing this project. Good luck.
01-22-2011, 02:04 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
If you use an iron-on interfacing you don't fold the edges under. Instead, it is easiest to transfer the pattern to the paper side of the interfacing, then cut that pattern out a little larger. Press it onto the BACK of the fabric and now cut it on the line. This you press onto the background fabric.
It is important to follow the guidelines for what is ironed first - what is hidden, and you need to pay attention to any pieces that may be mirrored when you trace it.
I use steam-a-seam2 and have not had any problem with it.
My preferred method of securing the seams is to blanket stitch around all the raw edges.
If your applique piece is really big, you can trim the center out of the interfacing and only iron on your outline. That leaves the center piece a little softer and allows for more quilting in the applique.
It is important to follow the guidelines for what is ironed first - what is hidden, and you need to pay attention to any pieces that may be mirrored when you trace it.
I use steam-a-seam2 and have not had any problem with it.
My preferred method of securing the seams is to blanket stitch around all the raw edges.
If your applique piece is really big, you can trim the center out of the interfacing and only iron on your outline. That leaves the center piece a little softer and allows for more quilting in the applique.
01-22-2011, 06:40 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by SherriB
I want to get started on DD's SB Sue quilt. I have the book by Eleanor Burns and she says to use iron on interfacing. What is the best kind to use? And what would happen if you don't use interfacing? And do you have to iron the edges under or can I just blanket stitch them?
I have never done appique before.
I have never done appique before.
01-22-2011, 06:54 PM
#37
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to me to do good applique you turn the edges under ..... it just looks so much better and finished .... like momma did ..... the not turned under look is not pretty to me .... it looks like you forgot a step .... :o(
01-22-2011, 07:08 PM
#38
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I recently bought panels of the Sunbonnet Sue and Sam that are interface material. You sew your material on and then turn them right side out. The edges are seamed and the "iron on side" is exposed to put on the block and then you stitch around them or applique them. I don't know if this is what you are using or not.
01-22-2011, 08:17 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by sharon b
I use Heat and Bond LITE- sewable and then just blanket stitch them down- I don't turn the edges under :wink:
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