first attempt hand applique

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01-27-2011, 11:24 AM

Lori Peercy

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I wanted to see if I could do needle turn applique. I didn't leave enough fabric to turn in some areas and pulled thread to tight in others but I think I like doing the hand method, never tried it onthe machine either.

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01-27-2011, 11:25 AM

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It will get easier as you go :wink: I think it is wonderful that you are trying this technique.
WOW!! You didn't choose an easy design for you first try either!! You are doing awesome!! :D:D:D

01-27-2011, 11:28 AM

erstan947

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The up side to needle turn is it is portable. Love your birdie:)

01-27-2011, 11:29 AM

cherylynne

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I am trying to learn and perfect my needle turn applique, too. Hand applique is so nice, but it's the one kind of quilting I'm least comfortable with. Hopefully we'll both be making beautiful applique blocks soon, or else I'll be throwing mine in the corner and going back to piecing. lol

01-27-2011, 11:38 AM

rootyr

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Very nice!

01-27-2011, 12:03 PM

clem55

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Looks good to me!

01-27-2011, 03:04 PM

pab

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good job Lori,you sure picked a difficult project for your first attempt at needle turn. pab

01-27-2011, 04:29 PM

Crossstitcher

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Your birdy is very cute. I have just learned to applique too. Thought needle turn would be to hard for me so I went with using dryer sheets.

01-27-2011, 04:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crossstitcher

Your birdy is very cute. I have just learned to applique too. Thought needle turn would be to hard for me so I went with using dryer sheets.

Is the dryer sheet a new or used one ? thanks

01-27-2011, 04:36 PM

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tutty

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Think with the butterfly I will try machine applique. Have help from my quilting teacher and friend and sister in the Lord. Then next time I want to try the dryer sheet so I can take with me to appts. etc. will post pics soon of wip and of the Christmas quilt I just mailed out. Have to have the time to learn to do this without reading step by step instructions !!! Tomorrow will try again.