what is your most favourite applique method and why??

... and practising which side to stop and pivot for an inward or an outward 'corner'. I did spend a long time fixing that in my mind before I started one important piece O was doing for the church. . In message , Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. writes

"wrong side of the fabric to the dryer sheet" dont you mean right side of the fabric to the dryer sheet, then slit and turn rightside out. i dont use dryer sheets, hardly ever use the dryer actually. i use the really lightweight non-fuse, non woven interfacing. buy it by the yard so lasts a fair long while as applique isnt big pieces and i dont use that method all the time. method used depends on the project. j.

"Ginger in CA" wrote ... Polly, I do this also, but instead of using two pieces of fabric, I use one used dry sheet and then the fabric of choice. Sew wrong side of abric to the dryer sheet. Trim, then make a slit in the dryer sheet, turn right sides out.

oh sure they'd be imbossed in gold leaf no doubt. the baby spits up on them, why so damn expensive. the mind boggles. j.

"Polly Esther" wrote ... A very interesting attack, Leslie. I think I'll try it - maybe on burp cloths until your method and I become friendly. Yesterday I saw a special offer of four burp cloths for only $ 32.00. Not, of course, including tax and shipping. Doesn't that just stagger you? What is your preferred needle for pretty satin stitching? Polly

Machine appliqué because it's faster. Many quilts on my website below my siggie.

Well, DUH. I read it, but parts slipped away by the time I got to the end.

I think I'm too stupid to try this at home.

I'm going to have to wait until Les can come show me.

Cindy

No, you were quite clear. I just read it wrong.

I like this idea. And I like Sandy's description of Martha Nordstram's technique, as well. I like the idea of being able to audition different backgrounds. Unfortunately, it seems the only way to learn Miss Martha's technique is to find one of her workshops. I don't even see a book listed anywhere!

Cindy

Leslie, can you get Easy Stitch from Checkers Distributers?

*J*

I'm trying to follow this thread myself, since I'm *juuuuuust* about there - or will be before I'm ready. Don't understand a word of it yet. While I haven't read it yet myself, I'm going to start with the method(s) described in "Machine Quilting for the Terrified Quilter" (NAYY) 'cuuuuz... I bought it for DW some time ago, and she's reading it now - says it's good.

I just found out that there's a companion DVD.

just watched the sample online vid, and predictably, it wasn'tinformative at all, except there is some mention of freezer paper(whoopie=A1)*

Doc

*I just decided that written English needs another punctuati> only one method,

What is the advantage of putting the freezer paper on the top? My fav. is plain old needle turn and silk thread-- soooo fun

lyn

Plain old needle-turn. Mark the shape with a fine pencil on the right side, trim to about 1/8" seam allowance, and turn just enough to hide the pencil.

Why? because it needs m>only one method,

Well, what it lacks in prep and supplies are more than made up for in necessity of skill and patience. Needle turn with no FP is the ultimate. I think it's what we all aspire to. I don't see it happening for me any time soon!

Cindy > yes, I know, practice, Practice, PRACTICE!

yup, too true Cindy. tis what we all aspire to indeed. i reckon starting with double (interfaced) applique method, then do some freezer paper (top or bottom or both), then move on to the 'plain old needle-turn' is the way to go. this gives you practice making those tiny stitches on edges that hold rather than fly about on ya. tho i still use various methods on various designs as works best for me. j.

"teleflora" wrote ... Well, what it lacks in prep and supplies are more than made up for in necessity of skill and patience. Needle turn with no FP is the ultimate. I think it's what we all aspire to. I don't see it happening for me any time soon! Cindy > yes, I know, practice, Practice, PRACTICE!

"Roberta" wrote ...

Me too. The other methods take so much prep work and I just want to sew! Impatient I am.

I know a lot of people are daunted by the idea of needle turn, but that's what I learned first and it remains the easiest for me. Maybe if I'd started with a different method I'd feel differently. Hard to say.

marcella

On Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:51:54 -0600, Roberta wrote (in article ):

I had a similar experience. I just couldn't get the hang of the freezer paper so went back to plain ole' needle turn. As a result I don't have absolutely gorgeous applique, but that is simply lack of practice.

I love applique and handquilting. I love finishing things too so more often than not it's pieced blocks and machine quilting for me.

Maureen

you can use the sheets of peel and stick used for making labels the plain sheets. the advantage is you can print your appliqué directly on the paper. it sticks well but stick it to your pant leg or something first to tone down the stickiness so it won't leave a residue. Ruby

Ruby, you can buy freezer paper in sheets to run through the printer or copier. I usually just opt for tracing on regular FP. I'm using some now that I can't remember where I bought it so I have no idea what brand it is. It sticks better than any other kind I've ever used. If it came in a box, I must have take it out. I store rolls of freezer paper and fusible web in a wine rack on top of my cabinet in the sewing room.

Cindy

Favorite: Machine appliqué! Why? It is accurate, fun, and I am good at that technique. Pat in VA/USA

Is the freezer paper on the rolls the same as the sheets they sell in fabric stores?? I can see where rolls would be better as you could get longer pieces. thanks. ruby