Wool Applique
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I have just started doing wool applique and have found it to be quite relaxing. As a beginner if I were you I would try and find some info on line or take a beginner class. My first project was a block for a quilt and even tho it turned out ok I wish I had had some help to really know how. I am signed up for my third class, I think I am addicted.
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Here is a link to one I did awhile back ( actually did several but this one is posted right here)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ne-t26564.html
This one is wool on wool. I used Valdani Pearl Cotton for the applique - it was SO much better than embroidery thread. I also used an Iron-on fusible webbing that I would not do again. It was unreliable as far as keeping the pieces in place and made the pieced stiff. If I were to do another one now, I would either use either the tiny applique pins, small dots of Elmers/Eileens or glue stick in that order to hold the pieces in place.
I had a blast doing it and loved it, It was portable and the results were pretty good!!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ne-t26564.html
This one is wool on wool. I used Valdani Pearl Cotton for the applique - it was SO much better than embroidery thread. I also used an Iron-on fusible webbing that I would not do again. It was unreliable as far as keeping the pieces in place and made the pieced stiff. If I were to do another one now, I would either use either the tiny applique pins, small dots of Elmers/Eileens or glue stick in that order to hold the pieces in place.
I had a blast doing it and loved it, It was portable and the results were pretty good!!
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Here is a link to one I did awhile back ( actually did several but this one is posted right here) http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...ne-t26564.html
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Shop at Goodwill for your wool. I bring it home throw it in a HOT washer and cold rinse and dry in a hot dryer. Cut it up in pieces. There are 4 of us ladies that shop at used stores for wool. I use no glue; just pin and sometimes pin from the bottom. Vi
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i do lots of wool applique- wool is wonderful to work with- i purchase alot of my wool from thrift stores/yard sales. i (de=construct) garments removing any interfacings, trims, buttons, seams ect...then i wash it in the washer on a regular cycle with HOT water & detergent- then rinse in cold water- dry in hot dryer...steam press if wrinkled- wools are great for dyeing projects- and you can take a number of different textures & over dye them for a (family) that coordinates.
once it is washed & dried it is ready to cut up & use any way you'd like-
i generally use Perle Cotton's (sometimes i use a wool floss) i use freezer paper templates- it presses to the wools easily- peels off without leaving residue & you don't have to reverse patterns like you do for fusables...i do not use fusables- i tried them once years ago & found them unreliable- not a good choice for the wools- i either just hold a piece with my fingers or i pin it. i do lots of wool appliques on flannel quilts, some projects that are wool on wool- i just love working with wool!
garments, purses/totes, rugs, quilts...all are fabulous made from felted wools!
heres a couple little samples-
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once it is washed & dried it is ready to cut up & use any way you'd like-
i generally use Perle Cotton's (sometimes i use a wool floss) i use freezer paper templates- it presses to the wools easily- peels off without leaving residue & you don't have to reverse patterns like you do for fusables...i do not use fusables- i tried them once years ago & found them unreliable- not a good choice for the wools- i either just hold a piece with my fingers or i pin it. i do lots of wool appliques on flannel quilts, some projects that are wool on wool- i just love working with wool!
garments, purses/totes, rugs, quilts...all are fabulous made from felted wools!
heres a couple little samples-
[ATTACH=CONFIG]391755[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]391756[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]391757[/ATTACH]
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I fuse my pieces with Wonder Under (not stiff at all) and use Presencia size 8 Perle cotton. Be sure to let the fusible cool completely before you attempt to tear the paper off. I've been known to pop the pieces into the 'fridge for a few minutes...
Betty, LOVE your piece! I'm wondering if you may have used Heat & Bond? It's not meant for applique, but for crafty things that don't get sewed down. Horrible stuff...almost impossible to hand needle and makes your project feel like cardboard.
Betty, LOVE your piece! I'm wondering if you may have used Heat & Bond? It's not meant for applique, but for crafty things that don't get sewed down. Horrible stuff...almost impossible to hand needle and makes your project feel like cardboard.
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