My first attempt at fusible applique
06-24-2009, 07:57 AM
#34
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: California
Posts: 3,502
Many places sell it in a set like at www.fatquartershop.com 1 Charm Square packet, 1 jelly roll, and 1 layer cake. It's called a Charming Jelly Cake.
The pattern is called Blooming Brightly. I was trying to find something to do with the fabric set and ran across this. I used a different flower from a Piece O' Cake applique book.
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/patterns/jellycakes.htm
The pattern is called Blooming Brightly. I was trying to find something to do with the fabric set and ran across this. I used a different flower from a Piece O' Cake applique book.
http://www.ericas.com/quilting/patterns/jellycakes.htm
06-24-2009, 08:18 AM
#35
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 7,084
Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
It's machine stitching with my lovely Viking. :) I tried several and the tiny blanket stitch did the best. I turned the speed down though.
I would use the fusible for crafty things and something like this quilt which I will probably give to my granddaughter. I am not especially fond of the flat, ironed-on look. It DOES look like an iron-on patch. I would still do it by hand on most things.
How many do I have going? Ummm... not sure. Most are about done except for a couple need borders, one needs some applique, one needs two more strips sewn on and then decide on a border or not. I live alone... I have lots of time in the evenings.
I would use the fusible for crafty things and something like this quilt which I will probably give to my granddaughter. I am not especially fond of the flat, ironed-on look. It DOES look like an iron-on patch. I would still do it by hand on most things.
How many do I have going? Ummm... not sure. Most are about done except for a couple need borders, one needs some applique, one needs two more strips sewn on and then decide on a border or not. I live alone... I have lots of time in the evenings.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...ue-bulk_1.html
It works pretty well on simple shapes, like your flowers (not the stems though) - I used it for hearts and circles. Basically what you do is to cut the fusible a bit larger than the applique, then cut out the middle prior to ironing it onto the fabric. Then you cut out the actual applique and iron it to the background. It adheres around the perimeter of the applique, leaving the center nice and soft. Your stitching around the edge covers the fused part. FYI - it didn't work so well with a Hawaiian design. It got tangled up and I gave up. But it does work well on simpler shapes.
Your quilts are gorgeous! You must work fast, it seems like you finish one every week! LOL
06-24-2009, 02:22 PM
#36
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: rural Maryland
Posts: 1,564
Looks like you got the hang of it. Your quilt looks delightful.
I find the lighter weight the fusiable webbing is the more natural it feels when quilting etc. The secret is also to cut the applique out of a bigger fused piece than the finished size. That way the sticky goes all the way to the edge and sticks well without fraying.
I find the lighter weight the fusiable webbing is the more natural it feels when quilting etc. The secret is also to cut the applique out of a bigger fused piece than the finished size. That way the sticky goes all the way to the edge and sticks well without fraying.
06-24-2009, 03:08 PM
#37
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: California
Posts: 3,502
I did wonder in another post (not sure if this thread) about putting very slim strips around the edges, even using a paper hole punch to put little dots of the fusible on the back of the applique just to hold it in place.
I'm more than half done with the vines on another 24" center block and it's been no problem at all without fusing. I used pressing bars after sewing them right side out so the seam is underneath. There's no fussing with the raw edge at all, no variation in the smoothness of the appliqued edge because of how much is turned under, etc.
I'm more than half done with the vines on another 24" center block and it's been no problem at all without fusing. I used pressing bars after sewing them right side out so the seam is underneath. There's no fussing with the raw edge at all, no variation in the smoothness of the appliqued edge because of how much is turned under, etc.
06-24-2009, 04:58 PM
#39
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: California
Posts: 3,502
Thanks for reminding me... I thought I saw a glue stick of my granddaughter's around here somewhere and I was going to try it. Someone also recommended Elmer's school glue as it washes right out.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jo Anne B.
Main
23
06-11-2017 02:37 PM
craftybear
Links and Resources
1
07-12-2011 10:58 AM
