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08-27-2010, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
If the applique you're doing has just a few big pieces, the freezer paper works fine. For some of the smaller stuff in this quilt I used a water soluble fusible, so I didn't have to worry about removing the freezer paper. I really like the water soluble stuff. It's made by C&T Publishing (I'm pretty sure that's the right name). Trace design on the non-shiney side, shiney side irons on to the wrong side of your fabric, you can then turn under your edges, stitch to your background and your done. You can do multiple layers of it since it dissolves once washed. With the freezer paper you have to remove the paper (by cutting away the background behind the applique piece) after each piece is stitched on.
I bought a book when I first started with applique that I really, really liked. It's called More! Hand Applique By Machine by Beth Ferrier. If you want to use a machine for applique, I suggest taking a look at this book and Beth's method. If you're going to do it by hand, I have no suggestions for you other than gather your patience 'cause you're gonna need it! :)
I bought a book when I first started with applique that I really, really liked. It's called More! Hand Applique By Machine by Beth Ferrier. If you want to use a machine for applique, I suggest taking a look at this book and Beth's method. If you're going to do it by hand, I have no suggestions for you other than gather your patience 'cause you're gonna need it! :)
But I will try and to find the book you mentioned at out local Davis Kidd or Borders and see how she does it. Thank you so much for all of the help and do not be surprised if you get some PM's asking for some expert help from me!
You did a wonderful job and you should be very proud of yourself!!
Billy
08-27-2010, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
If the applique you're doing has just a few big pieces, the freezer paper works fine. For some of the smaller stuff in this quilt I used a water soluble fusible, so I didn't have to worry about removing the freezer paper. I really like the water soluble stuff. It's made by C&T Publishing (I'm pretty sure that's the right name). Trace design on the non-shiney side, shiney side irons on to the wrong side of your fabric, you can then turn under your edges, stitch to your background and your done. You can do multiple layers of it since it dissolves once washed. With the freezer paper you have to remove the paper (by cutting away the background behind the applique piece) after each piece is stitched on.
I bought a book when I first started with applique that I really, really liked. It's called More! Hand Applique By Machine by Beth Ferrier. If you want to use a machine for applique, I suggest taking a look at this book and Beth's method. If you're going to do it by hand, I have no suggestions for you other than gather your patience 'cause you're gonna need it! :)
I bought a book when I first started with applique that I really, really liked. It's called More! Hand Applique By Machine by Beth Ferrier. If you want to use a machine for applique, I suggest taking a look at this book and Beth's method. If you're going to do it by hand, I have no suggestions for you other than gather your patience 'cause you're gonna need it! :)
But I will try and to find the book you mentioned at out local Davis Kidd or Borders and see how she does it. Thank you so much for all of the help and do not be surprised if you get some PM's asking for some expert help from me!
You did a wonderful job and you should be very proud of yourself!!
Billy
You know you're more than welcome to shoot me a PM anytime! I'll give you whatever little advice or knowledge I have. :)
08-27-2010, 06:53 PM
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Hi from another MS girl!
You did a wonderful job with this piece. So many fun elements. Applique scares me a little bit!
I passed a Raleigh exit on my way to Jackson today! Is that "your" Raleigh? If so, I'd love to know if you can recommend any good shops that may have classes! I am teaching myself and learning a lot but would definitely benefit from more instruction!! I'm willing to travel a little bit, as I am sure it will be necessary.
You did a wonderful job with this piece. So many fun elements. Applique scares me a little bit!
I passed a Raleigh exit on my way to Jackson today! Is that "your" Raleigh? If so, I'd love to know if you can recommend any good shops that may have classes! I am teaching myself and learning a lot but would definitely benefit from more instruction!! I'm willing to travel a little bit, as I am sure it will be necessary.
08-27-2010, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
I do, very well, know your aversion to electric machines. :D That is why I mentioned doing it by hand because I was having a hard time imaging you at an electric machine. But to use Beth Ferrier's method all you need is a machine capable of a zig zag stitch.
You know you're more than welcome to shoot me a PM anytime! I'll give you whatever little advice or knowledge I have. :)
You know you're more than welcome to shoot me a PM anytime! I'll give you whatever little advice or knowledge I have. :)
At least it has all of the fancy stitches built in and I can always whip out the cams for something different.
But like I said you will be hearing from me because this is all new territory for me and you have been there and done that and did a wonderful job!!
Thanks for everything Rachael!!
Billy
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