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TOPIC: hugs and kisses 2010

26 Feb 2010 14:45 #43928

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Lonestar wrote:

Thanks Margo does that work for the applique design itself to applique the pieces to

You can use it for both, but it may be tedious. Without a light source to line up the applique, I think I would just center the main stems and estimate the placement of the other elements that you cut using freezer paper templates. You just have to make sure that none of your applique is extending into the finished size of 12" x 12".

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26 Feb 2010 13:42 #43926

Lonestar OFFLINE Posts: 2	Thanks Margo does that work for the applique design itself to applique the pieces to
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Re: Recommendation for transferring design to dark fabric 26 Feb 2010 08:50 #43910

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So what is the best method of transferring the applique design when you cannot use a light box?

Debbie, you can use freezer paper. Just lay it over the pattern and trace the different parts of the pattern. You can then cut out the shapes and adhere them to your fabric with a hot dry iron and cut out your fabric shapes. The freezer paper can be peeled off and re-used several times. You can also stack several pieces of fabric together and cut them all out at once.

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Recommendation for transferring design to dark fabric 26 Feb 2010 07:40 #43907

Lonestar OFFLINE Posts: 2	So what is the best method of transferring the applique design when you cannot use a light box?
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Thread 02 Feb 2010 08:06 #43101

grammousejay OFFLINE Posts: 2	Kazzy, I have been using Masterpiece cotton for hand applique and I really like it! I now lust after the Frosted Donut, since it would make it possible to carry all my colors at once instead of just the 4 or 5 spools I carry now. I think the cotton is easier to handle than the silk I used to use. Jeannette in CO
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02 Feb 2010 07:53 #43098

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Karen, I think that either one of those choices will work just fine! Choose the one with the most colors that will go with your project! Have fun!
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02 Feb 2010 02:14 #43093

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I'm a newbie at Applique, so I need help to choose appropriate thread.

Luixin Newman (thimble lady) says the YLI silk is best. But the Superior Threads bobbins look like a more economical choice.

So which one would be better as a 2nd best choice?
Cotton - http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/category/frostings-prewound-bobbins-145/frosted-donut/products/ or
Poly - http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/category/set-of-35-colors/products/

Yeah I know one has 35 bobbins and the other 36 - but that's close enough to the same price for this comparison.

Recommendations anyone?

Karen

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01 Feb 2010 14:18 #43079

sherren OFFLINE Posts: 18	thanks to victoriaedm for the comment on the baby,but i have to tell you thats my beautiful grandaughter.
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14 Jan 2010 18:55 #42446

SueinNH OFFLINE Posts: 136 Thank you received: 1	Thanks for the recommendation, Judy ! I love the Superior Threads I've used. That's a great idea to get the Frostings and have the color variety without the volume. Sue
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Thread for Hand Applique 14 Jan 2010 09:52 #42435

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I have been very happy using Bottom Line by Superior (60 wt polyester) which I tried after Sue Garman suggested it in the 2008 BOM. I can thread a John James sz 11 Gold'nGlide Milliner needle without a threader and it doesn't knot up as I sew.

For a cotton option I suggest, Alex Anderson's Masterpiece by Superior (50wt/2 ply cotton)/Frostings. It is a little bit thicker so sometimes I need a needle threader but it sews up lovely. The thread I use depends on the match to my applique fabric so my stitches disappear.

The neat thing is that Superior packages the thread on bobbins (12/pkg or donuts of 35 colors) so you can get a variety of colors in a applique and travel friendly package.

http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/category/prewound-bobbins/bobs-plastic-sided-bobbins-for-hand-applique/products/

http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/category/frostings-prewound-bobbins-145/description/

Judy

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Thread for Hand Applique 13 Jan 2010 10:45 #42413

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What thread do you all use for your Hand Applique ?

I've used the YLI silk thread on a small project and think it's lovely to handle. But since these are frugal times, I'm trying to see if there is an alternative.

On another forum, someone recommended DMC Broder thread and said she like it even better than the silk, which tangled more often. Anyone else whose tried this thread ?

Thanks !

Sue

PS See what happens when you don't have your fabric yet---you just keep thinking up more questions

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11 Jan 2010 23:51 #42365

quiltycrafts OFFLINE Posts: 128	Make the quilt your own! If you look through the show and tells from the previous BOMs, you will see a large variety of interpretations that are all beautiful and unique.
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11 Jan 2010 19:10 #42363

victoriaedm OFFLINE Posts: 2	I plan on doing both quilts, but have a few bits and pieces to get out of the way first. Also I am waiting for Liuxin Newman's book to arrive in the mail before I start appliqueing anything. Sherren, Sue garman's quilts always seem to have a lot of latitude for adding extra depth with fabric and I am sure you can add some (ps what a gorgeous baby you have!) vicki
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colors 05 Jan 2010 14:44 #41994

sherren OFFLINE Posts: 18	i plan on doing Hugs and Kisses.this will be a first for me. i just wanted to say i hope its alright to add some more colors to it or do i have to do it in the pattern colors. looking forward to this quilt.
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