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Helen W. Thank you so very much for you messages! Wow they are so helpful. Some answers. The quilt is due May 4. The finished...
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Hi. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, have been doing some travelling. I would love to share but the drawing is...
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Just posted my finished January block on BOM site. It was machine appliqued as I'm also plan on doing the star BOM. What wonderful advice given for this. The use of freezer paper for the stabilizer worked wonderful. Never thought of using it before. Can't wait to see the other blocks as they get finished. Jan
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"I am a part of all that I have met" A. Lord Tennyson
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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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"I am a part of all that I have met" A. Lord Tennyson
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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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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 :lol:
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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/...ique/products/
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...5/description/
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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/...onut/products/ or
Poly - http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...lors/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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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
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Originally posted by LonestarSo what is the best method of transferring the applique design when you cannot use a light box?
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Helen W. Thank you so very much for you messages! Wow they are so helpful. Some answers. The quilt is due May 4. The finished...
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Susan D. Do you know how to do any hand embroidery stitches. If you look at my coloring book
page hanging above your... -
Susan D, I do use warm and natural batting most of the time. Whether to quilt first or after the applique is on depends...
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Alice I love your ideas here. It gives a whole different look to the quilt.
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I have also been experimenting with some alternate choices. if you enlarge the photo there are 2 pictures to see. They aren't...
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Helen I am sorry for jumping on this post. I tried to send you a private message but I couldn't. I am working on this wall...
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I think you mean the Month 2 Block 1 blocks. There are 3 things we can do wrong when piecing blocks: the cutting, sewing,...
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Jennifer, Could you post a picture of your 4 blocks that make up the center star? This was discussed in month 1 several...
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Help! My Block 1 blocks are all too small by about 1/2". Any suggestions to correct the sizing? I can not bear to...
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An alternate block idea...
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Hi. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, have been doing some travelling. I would love to share but the drawing is...
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Kati, Is the picture on your posting name the parrot? Pretty bird. Glad you got your quilt basted. I am using
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