applique project
09-26-2010, 07:11 AM
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It is gorgeous! Great choice of fabrics too! Our group made a NOEL table runner (except I altered my design) where the pieces kept escaping from under the black bias, in the end, I used ALOT of black thread & did fancy stitching over the whole bias that made it look a little lacy but held the fabrics in. One lady just made a backing & envelope type finish and used it for a door hanger, so she didn't mind that the fabric was pulling away. We all agreed if we were to try an intricate design again that we would add about 1/8th" around the whole shape first so the actual pieces would overlap a little before placing the leading on them.
Did you fuse the shapes down first ?
Did you fuse the shapes down first ?
09-26-2010, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Barbm
not really stained glass- but a replica of the stained glass window at church. 14 hours later the top is done, but I'm aggravated with my machine- tension is misbehaving. So went to the trusty Juki and am doing a straight stitch on all the black bias.
So what do you think? I also have some areas where the fabric wants to come out from behind the bias tape- hoping it stays after I sew it down. But if it doesn't- what can I put to make it stay?
I also have fabric cut to create the wood frame. It will be placed on batting and then muslin to create the wall hanging. Also, I will make my first sleeve for hanging.
Lots of firsts in this project- and one of a kind, I can guarantee I will never do this again!
So what do you think? I also have some areas where the fabric wants to come out from behind the bias tape- hoping it stays after I sew it down. But if it doesn't- what can I put to make it stay?
I also have fabric cut to create the wood frame. It will be placed on batting and then muslin to create the wall hanging. Also, I will make my first sleeve for hanging.
Lots of firsts in this project- and one of a kind, I can guarantee I will never do this again!
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