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From: pucktricks
Date: 06-23-2005, 09:52 AM (1 of 4)
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I started working on this project (http://www.future-heirlooms.com/details/487.html) , and it's the first serious applique work I've done. I'm creating several of these blocks for a swap, and I'm curious how you all do applique blocks and if you do? I'm using freezer paper so I can iron the seams all in place with a mountain of starch and then hand sewing it (it's a great thing to do as I'm sitting there nursing the boys, because I'm going to be there for 20-30 minutes and need SOMETHING to do to keep my attention). I figured out yesterday that if I pin all the seams up (I can pin into my ironing board, straight down), first and then spray with starch, it's a lot faster than if I try and iron as I fold it up, because I have to wait for the pieces to cool down enough to touch again. That and I really want a Clover mini-iron, ooohhhh...... birthday present idea (only a month to go) But, I'm curious, and besides which I hadn't posted in a while, and wanted to see how others are doing. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: Sewing Oodles
Date: 06-24-2005, 06:10 AM (2 of 4)
I use several different methods. For very small pieces I always use fusible. I mostly use freezer paper for the pattern, cutting it out with a 1/4" allowance, glue under, machine stitch. I enjoy hand applique but I just can't seem to find time.  I have used the dryer sheet method also.
Hugz,
Cindy~Texas |
User: Sewing Oodles
Member since: 07-29-2002 Total posts: 69 
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From: esrun3
Date: 06-24-2005, 09:26 AM (3 of 4)
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Hi Ticia, good to hear from you! How are the boys doing? Growing quickly I'm sure. I usually use fusible when doing applique, Haven't tried the dryer sheet method yet altho I would think it might be easier to hand applique as the needle isn't going through the sticky stuff for the fusible. Joann had some directions around here somewhere-with one of the block of the month's I think. check the directions for her sunbonnet sue regarding using fusible for the applique. Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: esrun3
Date: 06-24-2005, 09:33 AM (4 of 4)
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Here's the link to the quilting lessons-it is the March block that has Sunbonnet Sue and the directions for the applique http://sew-whats-new.com/CMS/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=32 Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
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