applique stick

[E.M. T.]

About "mountain" building....I've done 3-4 layers...but I generally trim out under them as I go.... :roll:

[Karryl H.]

I use a sheet of glossy white cardstock when I glue down the edges of my fabric with the apliquick sticks. I find that the fabric turns easily on the hard shiny suface. I have the black mat which I use for tracing around templates (for hand piecing) which does a good job in making sure the fabric does not stretch much like a sandboard but I did not like it for use with the apliquick sticks as it was too padded.
The black mats available in the Australian patchwork shops are Matilda's Own or a Japanese brand which I own. It has Kawaguchi in the corner in very small writing I think it's a g not a c. The Japanese one may be different to the Australian made one. I don't know which one Lynette uses.
When using the wash away foundation I have used two layers without any problem. I am now doing a design with three overlapping shapes and I am cutting away the overlap.

Karryl

[Margo C.]

Sorry...I am not familiar with the mat. I did see the tools demonstrated in Paducah but havn't tried them.

[Beverly C.]

I received an email yesterday from Carly Mul at http://www.webfabrics.net that they are now carrying Apliquick products which includes similar sticks used in Carolyn's show.

[Andree B.]

This is all great info.... but isn't it a bit expensive, 50$ for 2 sticks (they look like knitting needles)... just saying...

Andrée

[Jo H.]

I use two of Alex's 4 in 1 tools. I like them because they are bulkier and I can hold them longer before my hands start to bother me. I made a video of me showing how I do it a few weeks back and posted it on my Facebook page. I've made the video public in hopes that even if you are not on Facebook, you will be able to see it if you click on the link below.

I've never tried this before so I don't know if it will work or not. I tried to post the video directly on here, but it didn't appear to work....although it is probably too large of a file. The video was posted on May 17.

http://tinyurl.com/prvcdnf

[Beverly C.]

I have a little fondue/appetzer fork that I use for the "fork" part, and Alex's tool for the stiletto part.

[Andree B.]

I have a little fondue/appetzer fork that I use for the "fork" part, and Alex's tool for the stiletto part.

Great idea!

Andrée