Help! I can't stop!!!

Ok, so I got the latest issue of Quilter's Newsletter Magazine and really liked the quilt that had ovals appliqued to 4.5x5.5" rectangles. It intrigued me. But it wasn't until I watched one of the current episodes posted on the Simply Quilts site yesterday that I realized there was a "new" way to do them! (Plus I already had the book from the author on the SQ episode.)

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this afternoon I started playing. It's now quarter till midnight and I'm forcing myself to stop making blocks. I have 16 made! (I did stop for a while to make a turkey breast and mashed potatoes, etc.) My sewing room floor is flooded with batiks I've thrown all over the place! Help!

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KJ
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Kathyl, i'm on dial up and its either not gonna load that video for me or its gonna take forever and then some. what is the block called? whats the episode #? whos the designer, yea that outta be easy to find the regular page on the site for the designer. jeanne

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nzlstar*

Let's see, Leslie likes batiks, you could just scoop them into a box for her. We wouldn't want you to drown, now would we? Do not send them to me, I'm trying to clean up. Are you going to post pics of your lovely applique blocks?

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TerriLee in WA (state)

That link took me to Floating Leaves, so I guess they have changed the videos available.

Can you name the book or designer or technique?

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CATS

If you look at the little menu on the left....the next video after the floating leaves is the Pieced Curves. There are three videos available. The technique I'm using is the second one. Although I was also tempted by the floating leaves...but I don't have the bleach stop chemical. Whew...that's good! The book is "Pieced Curves...so Simple" by Dale Fleming. I'll post pictures tomorrow when I get more done.

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KJ

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Here's the technique. Only I'm doing ovals like the quilt in the QNM article. I need to get some more Avery's permanent glue stick tomorrow. Mine is old and gummy. And I tried another one and found out why this particular brand is recommended....it worked much better than my "quilters' fabric glue stick". I just checked the QNM site, but they don't have a picture of the cool oval quilt. Now it's 1:15 and I can't get to sleep. But I did make myself leave the sewing room and try to watch some TV to wind down.

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KJ

I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow, if I can stop long enough. ARRGGGHHH! I had another project I was chugging away on before this one bit me in the butt.

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KJ

you can go to hgtv home page and click on videos and type simply quilts on the search and it brings up 105 simply quilt shows and it also has a lot of their other craft and woodworking videos on too. dreamboat

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Dorothy McNutt

That is amazing! Does it really really work? I'm umpteen projects behind, but that's worth a try.

joan

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joan8904 in Bellevue Nebraska

And why two layers of freezer paper?

joan

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joan8904 in Bellevue Nebraska

So funny! Me too! I only made 4 blocks though. I had to stop because I had school work to do.

L> But it wasn't until I watched one of the current episodes

Linda PATCHogue, NY

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WitchyStitcher

Great video of this technique, and some lovely quilts.

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Schamber has a "similar" method but she uses liquid glue delivered through a thin nozzle of syrunge. (I think it was Elmer's glue - which I am not familiar with but sounds like it is a common commodity "over there"). She claims she can piece curves far quicker than she can applique them. I've always had a blind spot when it comes to putting glue on fabrics (I don't even use iron-ons much) but I have SS's book and DVD and I tried her technique. I was very slow but I can see where it would get much quicker as you gained confidence.

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CATS

Oh dear, I guess I missed that detail. I'm just using one layer. I'll have to go back and see what the instructions really are! ;-)

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KJ

I'm taking the applique class from Sharon in Paducah this April. I'll have to "compare and contrast" the two methods. I'm pretty good at machine applique in terms of raw edge (satin stitch, blanket stitch) so I doubt this is as fast, but it does look more like hand applique.

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KJ

I missed that the first time I read it. I suspect it is to make it a bit stiffer and more likely to keep its shape.

Julia > And why two layers of freezer paper?

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Julia in MN

Yes, the two layers do work a little better. It's stiffer and a little easier to remove. Here are my blocks so far.

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Reply to
KJ

Oh, those are fun. That might almost be enough to make me try applique!!! Nicely done Kathyl!!

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TerriLee in WA (state)

Cooler than heck!

joan

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joan8904 in Bellevue Nebraska

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teleflora

LOLOL! I just got back from Staples where I bought several new glue sticks so I can continue on. I have ironing to do, laundry to do, but I'm possessed!

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KJ

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