The quilt is called "Hugs and Kisses"by Mimi Dietrich. It is in the July/ August issue ofFons and Porter's Love of Quilting. It is absolutely beautiful and my neice wanted one for each of her daughters. My aunt feels that the fussible is old. I don't know last night I gave up and glued it. I figured that way it would wash out. This way I would at least be able to sew it down. HEY what can I say I need to get this done. (Go ahead and Laugh my family is especially my Aunt).

And one of the fusibles sticks to the paper when it is old.

Another thought on the fusible. 1. Did you prewash? - sometimes finishes that come on the fabric will prevent the fusable from adhering properly. 2. Did you prewash and use a fabric softner or a detergent with fabric softner like Tide? - Again fabric softner will put a finish on the fabric and will prevent fusable from adhering properly, same goes for using a starch or sizing. You might try rewashing your fabrics using a plain detergent and see if that helps any.

Which product are you using for your fusible applique? I had troubles with one brand and then switched. The 2nd was much better. From what I recall, it didn't stick very well and I also had trouble pulling the paper off after I ironed it onto the fabric.

Regarding your circles, if you're making small (around grape sized) circles, use one of those teflon circle guides. Out of your fabric, cut a circle 1/4 to 1/2-inch larger than the finished piece and use a running stitch around the edge to make a yo-yo. Place the appropriate teflon circle on top, and draw the thread, gathering the yo-yo around the teflon circle. Iron well, allow to cool, and remove the teflon circle. Iron again. That's how I finally got perfect grapes, cherries, etc.

Good luck!

Ruthann

what is the design called so I can go take a look at it?

Teri

I am trying to applique this very beautiful design (pretty but not difficult) and it keeps falling apart. Just bought the fusible stuff (tech term) Just Iron one side peel the paper place where you want iron again. NO STEAM! Okay No STICK! Further more my circles aren't very circular. Am I missing something or what because I would like to finish this quilt before the baby graduates from college.