candi

225F. Sorry forgot to mention it before.

Lori Peercy

Thanks Candi!!!!

mscupid804

Mryna, congrats on figuring out how to post pics, good job!!

mscupid804

I have a question for you appliquer's.......if you fuse the applique, does it have to be sewn at the edges?? This is why I hate applique, am not very good at doing the edges.

gzuslivz

Teresa, It really depends on whether you are making a quilt or a wall hanging. If it's a wall hanging, you don't have to sew the edges. If you are going to be using it as a quilt and washing it, you really should. I haven't found a fusible that is strong enough to keep the edges from coming loose with use. Personally, I prefer the softer feel of applique without the fusible interfacing for quilts. I know it's a slower process, but you could hand stitch them down with a buttonhole stitch.
It really is up to you, after all it's your project and it's important that you enjoy the process as well as the finished product. Try a smaller block with different techniques and find the one that you like the best and then go for it. Let us know how it goes:-)

arizonagirl

Candi we make our pineapple upside down cake the same way but substituting the juice for the water. Then only thing that we do different is to add some crushed pineapples to the batter. I have never tried cooking it in an electric skillet.

Teresa there are many ways that you can finish the applique. I have done a blanket stitch, satin stitch, and also straight stich along the edge of the applique. If the item that you are planning to applique isn't going to get a lot of wear and washing then I think you would be ok to just fuse it.

gzuslivz

Still waiting for my package. Getting a little anxious:-)

Diana Lynne

Still have not heard from my SP..Hope that he is ok ..Diana

MDMPanther

Hey gsuslivz...I'm still waiting with you! But to take my mind off waiting...I signed up for the February swap and am anxiously anticipating my new SPs.

CajunQuilter2

Have they posted anywhere lately?