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Hello Ricky,
Have you always machine appliqued your Rhapsody? I am not really fond of machine applique, but I realize that to do the needle turn, it would take a while.
Also, how are you joining the background pieces? I hope I am not asking something that you've already went over in a previous video.
Thanks,
Carolyn in WV
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Originally posted by Carolyn1965Hello Ricky,
Have you always machine appliqued your Rhapsody? I am not really fond of machine applique, but I realize that to do the needle turn, it would take a while.
Also, how are you joining the background pieces? I hope I am not asking something that you've already went over in a previous video.
Thanks,
Carolyn in WV
I have been doing machine applique for years - simply don't have the time for hand applique and some of my designs are better suited for machine applique. You should do what suits you best. I'm showing what I do, but I'm not trying to make converts. If something seems to fit - try it on.
Also, I have to do all the applique before joining the background pieces - so that is coming. Stay tuned. - Ricky[/b]
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Hi Ricky,
I have been following your Rhapsody videos and I saw the film of where you get some ideas for the applique. There is so much applique on these quilts that I am wondering where you get ALL of your ideas and/or designs and how do you get them to fit where you want them?
Thank you for showing how to do this quilt.
Kathy
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Ricky,
I LOVE your rhapsody quilts, and am in the midst of creating my own. Your rhapsody book and videos are excellent, but I definitely have some "questions for Ricky"!
1. I have been practicing "set-in curved corners" (page 64 of your book) and "curved piecing and set-in corners", but am still inconsistent in achieving precise points, without fraying or puckers. I believe I am clipping just a hair beyond the stay stitching, but I am still a bit confused how to sew the points accurately. I would really appreciate some extra visuals that explain how to "Stitch toward the corner across the snip and catch one thread of curved L fabric". Could you include an explanation in the video blog, with really good close-ups while actually sewing those points? That would be so helpful to me!
2. I really like how Steam-a-Seam2 works for the rhapsody appliques---this is the first I have used that product. I ordered it on-line, but unfortunately the company folded it up and mailed it in a small soft mailer, so it was horribly crumpled when I got it. Do you have any suggestions on flattening it?---my attempts were only minimally successful. Can you recommend a reputable source for ordering Steam-a-Seam2 so I don't run into this problem again?
3. I am using your Art Studio Colors for the applique, with The Bottom Line in the bobbin. I would like to quilt it using your Art Studio Colors as well. Would I also use The Bottom Line in the bobbin for free motion quilting (using a Bernina), or a different weight thread?
4. Will you ever teach your technique for dying fabrics?
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to answer my questions! We are SO VERY LUCKY to have YOU, and TQS!!! I love it all!
Judy in Alabama
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Originally posted by luvstakwiltHi Ricky,
I have been following your Rhapsody videos and I saw the film of where you get some ideas for the applique. There is so much applique on these quilts that I am wondering where you get ALL of your ideas and/or designs and how do you get them to fit where you want them?
Thank you for showing how to do this quilt.
Kathy
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Originally posted by MistyLaneQuiltsOn your Songe d'Automne quilt how did you sew on the small triangle borders? Did you applique them or piece them? Thanks, Sharon from MistyLane
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Originally posted by keeperRicky,
I LOVE your rhapsody quilts, and am in the midst of creating my own. Your rhapsody book and videos are excellent, but I definitely have some "questions for Ricky"!
1. I have been practicing "set-in curved corners" (page 64 of your book) and "curved piecing and set-in corners", but am still inconsistent in achieving precise points, without fraying or puckers. I believe I am clipping just a hair beyond the stay stitching, but I am still a bit confused how to sew the points accurately. I would really appreciate some extra visuals that explain how to "Stitch toward the corner across the snip and catch one thread of curved L fabric". Could you include an explanation in the video blog, with really good close-ups while actually sewing those points? That would be so helpful to me!
2. I really like how Steam-a-Seam2 works for the rhapsody appliques---this is the first I have used that product. I ordered it on-line, but unfortunately the company folded it up and mailed it in a small soft mailer, so it was horribly crumpled when I got it. Do you have any suggestions on flattening it?---my attempts were only minimally successful. Can you recommend a reputable source for ordering Steam-a-Seam2 so I don't run into this problem again?
3. I am using your Art Studio Colors for the applique, with The Bottom Line in the bobbin. I would like to quilt it using your Art Studio Colors as well. Would I also use The Bottom Line in the bobbin for free motion quilting (using a Bernina), or a different weight thread?
4. Will you ever teach your technique for dying fabrics?
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to answer my questions! We are SO VERY LUCKY to have YOU, and TQS!!! I love it all!
Judy in Alabama
Regarding #2 - We sell Steam a Seam 2 on my website - in three yard pieces, on a roll in a tube so it is not creased. If you give what you bought a light once over with a moderate iron, it should flatten it out for use. You might consider purchasing an entire roll/box of Steam from your LQS. They are likely to make you a deal if you by the entire box. That's a lot of Steam a Seam, but perhaps you could share with a friend.
Regarding #3 - My most recent quilt used the Art Studio on top and Bottom Line on back. My recommendation will be to make a sample before doing it on your master project.
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Ricky,
Thank you so much for answering my questions! I look forward to upcoming Rhapsody blog videos! Regarding Steam-a-Seam2, I did go to your website first before I ordered from that other company (that mailed it all crumpled) and could not find it listed there. I just returned to your website and looked in the Online Store and still could not locate it. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I searched under all the various categories. Under Quilting Supplies, only fabric glue stick and wash away thread were listed. I certainly WANT to purchase from you, because I know the merchandise would be shipped properly. Do you have any suggestions?
I have been a huge fan of yours since attending the Martha Pullen Quilt Academy in Huntsville, Al in 2003. Your presentations are ALWAYS EXCELLENT (I have been to a total of four different ones), and CAN'T WAIT to attend your Super Seminar in Paducah this year! It will also be my first time at the Paducah Show and I am so excited!
Thank you again for EVERYTHING you do.
Judy in Alabama
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--I just returned to your website and looked in the Online Store and still could not locate it. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I searched under all the various categories. Under Quilting Supplies, only fabric glue stick and wash away thread were listed--
Sorry you didn't see it. You didn't do anything wrong. We have an automated warehouse on the website. So when the tally goes to 0, the product disappears. We just updated the website so Steam-a-Seam is there now. Currently 18 rolls (as of this minute)
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Originally posted by janicebyIn your wonderful book, you do show one diagram with piecing order. But looking at your quilts and others in the gallery, I have trouble figuring out the piecing order. Are there any principles or guidelines that are followed in rhapsody quilts?
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
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Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
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Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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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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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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