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07 Jan 2010 06:23 #42112

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SueinNH wrote:

For those doing Hand Applique, have any of you tried Ami Simms' Invisible Applique method for your stitching ? I can do needle turn, I'm just slow as molasses, and am thinking I might be a little faster with Ami's method---and probably a whole lot more accurate.

Thanks for any feedback !

Sue

Sue, I sometimes use Ami's Invisible Applique stitches when I'm doing straight lines, but there are lots of curves on these blocks, and I'm not sure how well it would work there. Try it and see! It might work just fine for you!

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07 Jan 2010 06:20 #42111

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pegjo wrote:

Margo - do you know what the minium fabric requirement is to do only the swags. I have a fabric I'd like to use but only have 1 yard. Will that work? Thanks for all your advice on this forum.

Pegjo, the December directions call for 2-1/2 yard for the swags and the cornerstone flowers, so I doubt that 1 yard will be enough. Maybe you can use your fabric to add a scalloped edge and a different fabric for the main swag, like I did on my quilt? Sue's pattern calls for just one fabric.

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06 Jan 2010 23:09 #42102

pegjo OFFLINE Posts: 83 Thank you received: 62	Margo - do you know what the minium fabric requirement is to do only the swags. I have a fabric I'd like to use but only have 1 yard. Will that work? Thanks for all your advice on this forum.
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re Ami Simm's method 06 Jan 2010 21:23 #42094

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For those doing Hand Applique, have any of you tried Ami Simms' Invisible Applique method for your stitching ? I can do needle turn, I'm just slow as molasses, and am thinking I might be a little faster with Ami's method---and probably a whole lot more accurate.

Hi Sue, I have used Ami's method and loved it. When I was trying hard to learn hand applique, that was the one technique I could make work. Since then, however, I have switched to regular needleturn applique and that's working better for me. Recently, I picked up (to finish) a piece that I had started before Christmas last year using Ami's method, and I found that it wasn't tacked down very well. I think it was more because I was making my stitches too big than any fault with the method per se, but I was glad I'm now doing needleturn. I was lucky enough to attend a week's class with Suzanne Marshall in September (at Asilomar), and I'm really comfortable with all of her methods. Hope that helps some. Best, Robin

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06 Jan 2010 20:03 #42092

SueinNH OFFLINE Posts: 136 Thank you received: 1	For those doing Hand Applique, have any of you tried Ami Simms' Invisible Applique method for your stitching ? I can do needle turn, I'm just slow as molasses, and am thinking I might be a little faster with Ami's method---and probably a whole lot more accurate. Thanks for any feedback ! Sue
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06 Jan 2010 19:35 #42089

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rondie wrote:

Hi Margo, I have searched around the internet and as I said found a glue here in australia but could not find any of the fusibles you mention. On the Shoppe page there is something called Misty Fuse I have found a supplier here for that would that be okay to use

Rondie, the foundations I'm using are NOT fusible products. They are just fiberous foundations and when washed, they disolve into just loose fibers (you can see the photo in my webshots album).

Misty Fuse is a fusible web. It will remain in the applique. Of all the fusible webs on the market, I think that Misty Fuse is probably one of the softest after the quilt is washed. However, it does not come with a paper backing. You need to transfer the design by using parchment paper, which is sold at grocery stores near the freezer paper. It will NOT give you a stiff edge to use for turning the edges of your applique, but it could be used for raw edge applique. For that you would simply cut out the finished shape and iron it in place. The edges would still need to be secured with some kind of stitching. It would be used sort of like Ricky uses Steam-A-Seam II, then satin stitch the raw edges.

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06 Jan 2010 18:34 #42078

Rmb57 OFFLINE Posts: 31 Thank you received: 6	Hi Margo, I have searched around the internet and as I said found a glue here in australia but could not find any of the fusibles you mention. On the Shoppe page there is something called Misty Fuse I have found a supplier here for that would that be okay to use
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06 Jan 2010 17:51 #42073

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Thanks for sharing. I like to design things as well but since I'm new to the quilting scene I need a little guidance and help.Margo wrote:

rondie wrote:

Margo wrote:

vernalgrandma wrote:

margo
I like the sashings you have done as well are your scallops appliqued or sewn. Thanks for your challenge for us to use our brains. It will be interesting to see how they all finish up. Personally I didn't cut the borders out as I did not like it to be so much white and was going to do something different anyway

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My scalloped swags are appliqued just like the blocks. I created a unit with the green scallops and the pink swag and applied those first, then added the circles to cover the join. It doesn't show up in the photo, but there is a line of mini-piping between the pink and green! Really sweet! Click on the thumbnail photos for a closer look!

Have a wonderful quilty week.
Jenice aka Vernal Grandma

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06 Jan 2010 07:17 #42037

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rondie wrote:

Hi Margo,
I am not aware of the glue stick and have done a net search for a product here in Oz. I found a brand called sewrite but not sure if it is the correct thing or not. Do you or anyone else out there know what and where I can buy this product in Australia also the same for the foundation

Rondie, I'm not familiar with sewrite, but I think that as long as it clearly says that it is WASHABLE, it will be fine. This is what I used:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/elmers-washable-school-glue-sticks/

It goes on purple and dries clear.

As for the foundation, you might try some kind of interfacing. You may have to purchase some to see how it behaves after it is washed. You don't want to use anything that will stay stiff, but it needs to start out fairly stiff to get crisp edges. Check out the way I tested several brands here:

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562799920POBsLP

I wanted to see the how opaque they were, and how soft they were after washing.

It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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06 Jan 2010 06:56 #42036

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rondie wrote:

Margo wrote:

vernalgrandma wrote:

margo
I like the sashings you have done as well are your scallops appliqued or sewn. Thanks for your challenge for us to use our brains. It will be interesting to see how they all finish up. Personally I didn't cut the borders out as I did not like it to be so much white and was going to do something different anyway

/quote]

My scalloped swags are appliqued just like the blocks. I created a unit with the green scallops and the pink swag and applied those first, then added the circles to cover the join. It doesn't show up in the photo, but there is a line of mini-piping between the pink and green! Really sweet! Click on the thumbnail photos for a closer look!

It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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06 Jan 2010 06:49 #42035

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shirlm wrote:

Thanks Margo. I had forgotten about the shadowing. I've prepared applique leaves just like these using the same technique, except used freezer paper. I like the leave-in stabilizer as a foundation better. Removing the freezer paper adds more work.

Thanks to your excellent tutorial, I may go with machine applique this time because i REALLY like the darker background.

BTW...what is Liquid Stitch and where do you get it?

Shirley

Shirley, you can certainly do hand applique with a darker background! Just be sure you have a really good light to work under!

Liquid Stitch is a permanent liquid glue for fabric. It is a Dritz notion and is available in lots of places that sell fabric.

http://www.dritz.com/brands/showcase/details.php?ITEM_NUM=395

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06 Jan 2010 00:55 #42022

Rmb57 OFFLINE Posts: 31 Thank you received: 6	Hi Margo, I am not aware of the glue stick and have done a net search for a product here in Oz. I found a brand called sewrite but not sure if it is the correct thing or not. Do you or anyone else out there know what and where I can buy this product in Australia also the same for the foundation
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06 Jan 2010 00:10 #42020

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Margo wrote:

vernalgrandma wrote:

Margo thank you for the tutorial. I like how you did you quilt with the sashings. Would you let me copy your design? If you will let me copy will you help me with the logistics of how to go about doing it? If it would take up to much of your time I can just stick with Sue's design. Thanks

margo
I like the sashings you have done as well are your scallops appliqued or sewn. Thanks for your challenge for us to use our brains. It will be interesting to see how they all finish up. Personally I didn't cut the borders out as I did not like it to be so much white and was going to do something different anyway

Thanks vernalgrandma! You are more than welcome to copy my sashings! When you get to that point (in December) you can use anything you want in the sashings! Sue's design uses sashing strips that finish 4" x 12". My sashing strips are smaller, and finish 3"x12" which is why my entire quilt has a more "chunky" look to it. I knew I wanted to use 9-Patches for cornerstones and strips for the sashing, but didn't want to fool with the math to make them fit the 4" space! I'm mathematically challenged, so this was just the easy way out for me! The only problem you will have is that if you reduce the size of the sashing strips, Sue's design for the swag border will need to be adjusted, or it won't fit.

I hope that all of you will make design decisions that will make this quilt uniquely yours. Just be aware that changes in size will affect everything that comes after that decision.

Like Ricky says in his seminars. "You have a brain! Use it!"

Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

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05 Jan 2010 21:45 #42014

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Thanks Margo. I had forgotten about the shadowing. I've prepared applique leaves just like these using the same technique, except used freezer paper. I like the leave-in stabilizer as a foundation better. Removing the freezer paper adds more work.

Thanks to your excellent tutorial, I may go with machine applique this time because i REALLY like the darker background.

BTW...what is Liquid Stitch and where do you get it?

Shirley

Shreveport, Louisiana
Bernina 440QE

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