Blanket stitch by machine is super fun and easy.
Class bell has rung once again - Time to sharpen up both your machine and hand needles for applique - ALL ways!
It's all about prep and iron safety -
Let's start with the stems.....
It doesn't always come out right the first time.
Or how about the bias bar technique?
There's one more cool tool and then the poor man's version - which I personally adore!
gotta love fusible for fast, fun and down and dirty.
Needle turn - the oldest trick in the book.
If needle turn is not your bag - glue prep may be your next thing.
Spray starch prep is my personal favorite - love this approach!
Dealing with inside curves and securing shapes to the back ground.
Before we hop on our machines let's talk about hand work.
Let's take a peek at the hand applique stitch, finishing and knots.
Loving the hand blanket stitch
Machine applique 101
Machine settings for finished edge applique
Class is complete with a final show and tell.
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