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Machine applique puckers
I have been practicing the double blanket stitch and am using solvy (medium weight) for the stabilizer. It looks okay until I put it in water to dissolve the stabilizer. Then it gets very puckered. It looks the same whether I use the stabilizer or not. The background and applique fabric have both been prewashed and I am using steam a seam 2 light to attach the applique piece. What am I doing wrong? I don't want to but something in the quilt that will puckered this bad when it is washed.
I am using Masterpiece in the bobbin and King Tut for the top. I love the look of the variegated thread.
Thanks in advance for the help.
DianaTags: None
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I'm not familiar with Solvy stabilizer. Anyone else? Are you starching your fabrics beforehand? You might want to check the tension on your machine with your blanket stitch. If it's set too tight, it may cause puckering. Have you pressed the piece after it has dried? Maybe pressing with a shot of steam would help. Did you buy the kit or using your own fabrics? I've never had any issues with puckering using Ricky Tims Stable Stuff stabilizer, so I'm not sure. Hopefully someone else will chime in here.Back to Quilting!
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I have used Solvy. Solvy can be very stretchy - especially the lighter and medium weights. Solvy is great for some applications - such as a topping for machine embroidery on towels or other highly textured fabrics. If I am not mistaken, Solvy is made of gelatin. I would not use medium weight Solvy for machine applique. I think you would be happier using a more stable stabilizer!
I am sorely tempted to do the BOM this year. I have been a big fan of Janet Stone's quilts for a few years now.
Judy in Virginia
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Diana, you might want to try making a sample of the applique, complete with QUILTING, then wash it to see how the applique looks. The quilting stitches may provide enough stabilization that you are OK with the finished look.
However, it does look like there is some issue with the tension of your machine stitches, so maybe you could also experiment with that?
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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Solvy is like a thin layer of dried Elmer's glue. I use it with an embroidery machine for lace or to make patches or as a topper - but I have never used it for appliqué. Maybe I should try it and see if I get the same result. But it is very different than other stabilizers. I bet that is the issue. Try a light or medium weight tear away stabilizer or the Tims poly. I have had good results with both.
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So is the problem that her bobbin tension is too tight? I'm always nervous about messing with the tension. I know that's very old school with the new, better machines . . . .
My block looks pretty good--no puckering--but now I'm a little worried. Does everyone wash individual blocks? Does everyone starch each block before appliquéing? This is the heaviest blanket stitch I've ever done--I do love the look--but now I'm not sure how it will behave going forward. I am using the kit thread but my own fabrics.
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Originally posted by geredwardsSo is the problem that her bobbin tension is too tight? I'm always nervous about messing with the tension. I know that's very old school with the new, better machines . . . .
My block looks pretty good--no puckering--but now I'm a little worried. Does everyone wash individual blocks? Does everyone starch each block before appliquéing? This is the heaviest blanket stitch I've ever done--I do love the look--but now I'm not sure how it will behave going forward. I am using the kit thread but my own fabrics.Back to Quilting!
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Originally posted by geredwardsSo is the problem that her bobbin tension is too tight? I'm always nervous about messing with the tension. I know that's very old school with the new, better machines . . . .
My block looks pretty good--no puckering--but now I'm a little worried. Does everyone wash individual blocks? Does everyone starch each block before appliquéing? This is the heaviest blanket stitch I've ever done--I do love the look--but now I'm not sure how it will behave going forward. I am using the kit thread but my own fabrics.
I agree with all of Janet's comments and would like to add that if you are concerned about how it's working, it might be worth your time to make one small sample block using the products you are working with, QUILT IT, then wash it to see how it all behaves.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
-
Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
-
Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
-
I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
-
I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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