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From: MaryW
Date: 04-07-2005, 10:03 AM (1 of 7)
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I am making a very pretty Dresden Plate wallhanging. It is only 22" square with 5 plates. Around the plates there are appliqued flowers and vine. I am going to do this by hand. I am thinking of either fusing everything to the plain block or stitching to very fine interfacing and turning right side out. Any advice? The pieces are tiny. MaryW
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From: shirleyp
Date: 04-07-2005, 01:26 PM (2 of 7)
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Mary, The fusing is harder and might be awkward to sew by hand, I'd go for the your second idea. I only fuse if I am machine stitching. Maybe try fusing with scraps and hand stitch, see how you like it. |
User: shirleyp
Member since: 02-12-2002 Total posts: 352 
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-07-2005, 01:32 PM (3 of 7)
I was kinda leaning that way myself. I will begin tonite and let you know how frazzled I can get. 
MaryW
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From: plrlegal
Date: 04-07-2005, 02:58 PM (4 of 7)
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Mary, speaking of handwork and appliqueing, have you tried the applique technique of stitching the pieces to interfacing, turning to right side and then appliquing with your blindhem foot? That is so neat. I've played with it a few times and love the look of it. The blind hem stitch barely catches the edge of the piece and makes it look like it's done by hand. You have to set your blind hem stitch fairly small, however, to get the right look but it is so cool. Patsy Patsy
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From: kkoberle
Date: 04-10-2005, 08:20 AM (5 of 7)
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I have some old Dresden plates that I want to apply to a square for applique. I don't quite know the best way to put them on the fabric..as they are not turned on the outside edge and no middle circle yet.. I think the fabric is from the late 60's. Its ugly stuff but will make a nice vintage looking quilt. I am thing of putting them on light yellow. Any ideas for the best way to apply them?? Krystal |
User: kkoberle
Member since: 02-02-2000 Total posts: 218 
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From: Bama
Date: 04-11-2005, 07:37 PM (6 of 7)
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Krystal, I think I would turn the edges under and stitch it down by hand. For the inner circle you can cut out a round template for it big enough to cover the inner edges of the dresden plate. Cut a piece of fabric a little larger than the template. Sew a gathering stitch around the edges of the circle. Place the template on it and pull to gather the thread so the circle draws up around the template. Then spray starch it heavily and press til it sets the circle. Carefully pull out the template and press back in place. Stitch down your inner circle. Another idea is to make a yo-yo for the inner circle. That might be cute. Mary, I'm working on an applique quilt now using fusible interfacing. The kind with the tiny bumps on it. I did like you described and sewed the pieces and turned them right side out. With the fusible interfacing, you can then press them down. It's much easier to sew when everything is held in place like that with no pins. You have to be careful and make sure you sew with the bumps so they'll be on the outside when you turn then. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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From: kkoberle
Date: 04-12-2005, 08:13 AM (7 of 7)
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Thanks Bama!!! I happen to see the circle technique the other day..good idea. It will be a one of these days project!! Well...Another Alabama baby on the way for November...makes 3...they will keep to the "M" name initial....OH Boy will Grandma ever remember them all.!!  Keeping in Stitches.. Krystal |
User: kkoberle
Member since: 02-02-2000 Total posts: 218
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