what is your most favourite applique method and why??

A wine rack!! Great idea Cindy :)

lyn

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There's something we're leaving out in this discussion. Fabric. Texture. Weave. (thread count?) Finish. I did a red rose appliqué for Donna's Hug. Those fabrics kicked, cussed and frayed at every turn. If that had been my first appliqué, it surely would have been my last. Polly

"Pat in Virginia" Favorite: > Machine appliqué! Why? It is accurate, fun, and I am good at that technique.

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Polly Esther

Been following along on this one.... and I have to say about the same as Polly..... it depends. Depends on the purpose, the project, the way the pattern parts are provided and the fabric as well as the time I have/want to devote to the project. There are several different machine applique techniques I like to use, each gives a bit different effect/look. One of my favorite is using fusible thread to anchor the patch in place then stitching the edge as desired. (Satin stitch, invisible applique stitch or decorative blanket or other stitch.) Convenience of fusible, but no stiffness, especially with multiple layers and/or large pieces.

For hand applique I will stay with the Back Basting technique. It is a form of needle turn, but no freezer paper or other templates are used. You do have to draw your design.....once. The first step is to draw the entire "picture", in reverse, on the back of your base fabric. From then on all you use is needles, threads, and scissors.(Perhaps a pin or two depending on the size of your pieces.) There are no drawn lines on the front to have to hide, and it works really well. From the back, using a big needle and big thread (I usually use a large embroidery needle and cheap hand quilting thread) baste the most underneath/first piece in place with a running stitch. Stitch exactly on the line, and make stitches that are long enough to see, clip and remove later. From the front, trim the applique piece a "turn under" allowance away from the line of stitches. If it is a large piece you can trim just a part at a time. Clip the thread of the basting and remove a few stitches... enough to turn under the seam allowance and start sewing it down with fine thread and small needle of choice. The basting "marks" the fold line and the position line (which is why you use a big needle/thread) The fabric turns easily where it has been basted, and no pins to catch your thread. Keep removing a few stitches as you go around the applique. I can even get really sharp points with this method, and haven't been able to with other methods. There are on line tutorials with pictures of the Back Basting technique.... You can also use this technique to "fussy applique" parts of a fabric print. In this case select the, for example, flower you want to applique on. Baste around with a running stitch following the line of the design. Trim leaving appropriate seam allowance and continue. Works a dream.

Have fun, Pati, in Phx

On Nov 7, 5:02=A0pm, "J*" wrote:

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Pati, in Phx

This is yet another of those threads that I have saved to a file -- in this case, a file called "applique." My files of RCTQ posts rival most books on quilting, at this point. Thank you.

ep

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Edna Pearl

I'm with Roberta....plain old needle turn and thread, I hand baste the edges to the background cloth and stitch away. Sooooo relaxing.

I have tried to do it with freezer paper, in fact, i have a whole roll of the stuff, just in case I decide to try it again....it's now about 5 yrs old~the freezer ppr that is.

amy in CNY

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amy in CNY

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