Best bonding for applique
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Best bonding for applique
I'm working on a baby quilt that will have an appliqued center block.
I've never appliqued on a quilt, so I was wondering what your favorite
bonding "fabric" is. I don't want it to be stiff, but soft when finished.
Thanks for your help. Kathy
I've never appliqued on a quilt, so I was wondering what your favorite
bonding "fabric" is. I don't want it to be stiff, but soft when finished.
Thanks for your help. Kathy
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Location: Western Wisconsin
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If you need a fusible, my recommendation is MistyFuse. It is very soft. Does not come with a paper backing, but all you have to do is place a piece of parchment paper between it and your iron (or use a Teflon applique sheet when ironing).
With all fusibles, you will still want to machine stitch around the outside edges of the applique -- especially for a baby quilt, which will get frequent washing. However, you can do this with a straight stitch close to the edge.
Edit: MistyFuse is available on Amazon and eBay. Have not seen it in stores. Of the kind you can get in stores, Steam-a-Seam Light is the softest one I have tried. However, it is still much stiffer than MistyFuse.
With all fusibles, you will still want to machine stitch around the outside edges of the applique -- especially for a baby quilt, which will get frequent washing. However, you can do this with a straight stitch close to the edge.
Edit: MistyFuse is available on Amazon and eBay. Have not seen it in stores. Of the kind you can get in stores, Steam-a-Seam Light is the softest one I have tried. However, it is still much stiffer than MistyFuse.
#5
If you are looking for a fusible webbing, my preference is Shades Softfuse....Very easy to work with, lightweight and soft......Here's the link to their website...
http://www.shadessoftfuse.com/
http://www.shadessoftfuse.com/
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