retrogirl02

Per request, I created a tute on pointy points for applique...special thanks to the hubs for the photography. It turns out taking pix while hand sewing is a tad harder than anticipated! I am new to applique but have a bit of experience with hand sewing techniques.

This tute is available by pdf due to one click photo enlargement for details (and it'd be a really big file otherwise).

Happy Quilting!! :D

littlehud

thanks for the tute.

wilhelmina

Retrogirl02 -- Nice job on the tute!!! :)

dglvr

Thanks thats great. :thumbup:

sandpat

Retro...what a fancy tute! Great job...please give kudo's to your photographer. Do you do your shapes on freezer paper or exactly how do you do yours? I get what you are doing here...I guess where I have my trouble is either I am leaving too much seam allowance on...or maybe I shouldn't press the tippy point when I am preparing the piece? I get the darn point starting to go chunky and then I can't seem to ever got it pointy again, even if I use a toothpick to "sweep".. :roll:

retrogirl02

Thanks everyone, glad you've found it useful info. I will certainly pass along the kudos for photography to my sweetie.

Sandpat, I used freezer paper on this one because I was doing them from home. I took my own photos of my prep in case anyone had a question and will load those next (though I'm sure they won't be as pretty!!). From experience in hiding seams in baby items, I learned to press the seam to one side and sweep under. Occasionally, it is a bit bulky but if you putz with it long enough you'll get it looking acceptable.

When prepping pieces to take along, I have been using the back basting method so I don't have to deal with any pins and you can prep far in advance without concerns about the freezer paper loosing it's adhesive. This method is my preferred for needle turn. I do NOT miss the pins!! LOL.

For the seam allowance, I do not use the full 1/4" that print with the software automatically. You'll want to be sure that you are using a consistent amount around a piece to avoid pulling/bunching. The consistency is what I look for rather than a specific measurement.

retrogirl02

Freezer paper preparation for applique with points can be easy with practice. I use a Clover mini iron and would be lost without it! I try to make a consistently sized seam allowance, less than the 1/4" that comes with the DJ software.

I would say it's 3/16ths but will tell you it's somewhere between 1/8" and 1/4" and as long as it's consistent within a piece, I'm happy. My individual pieces do not always have the exact same seam allowance. I have a life---and it's not perfect.
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Shemjo

Thanks for the tute! I desperately need help!

retrogirl02

Don't you miss the clear, crisp pix the hubs takes? I'll have to have my assistant around the sewing room more often!

Esqmommy

First, I'd like to tell you that your photography and layout of your tute are just wonderful. Very easy to read, and so many great shots to understand what you are talking about! Bravo!!!

Second, THANK YOU! This will help me tremendously. I have 4 melons to applique on today, so I will have your tute up on my computer while I'm doing them. And I'm sure everyone who reads this will also see the quality of their work change, even just a little.

Lastly, have you ever used applique-specific pins? They are awesome - I sent some to Sheree for her 6 week done prize, and I think they are a life saver for poking and placement with small pieces, particularly with this quilt - it's almost like they were made for us! You might want to try them, rather than the large flat-heads, which stick me right and left!