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Post by MTRuth on Jan 5, 2013 0:39:06 GMT
I am working on my stitch homework again. I am in the midst of a needleturn applique sample. Has anyone else done this technique? I'd love some hints/tips if you have any. PICT9379 by fiberruth, on Flickr
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 5, 2013 2:25:52 GMT
It looks like what I would do because I couldn't be bothered to iron the edges over properly.
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Post by Karen on Jan 5, 2013 2:53:56 GMT
Been a long time since i've done that Ruth but i did do a whole appliqued quilt using needleturn and either an invisible stitch or blanket, from memory i did enjoy it but you have to take your time to get everything nice and neat. Yours is looking lovely and neat
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Post by jufergu on Jan 5, 2013 14:18:20 GMT
I did some blocks when I first learned how to make a quilt and decided that this is not my thing. I have only made one bed quilt in my life. I have made some smaller crib quilts and wall hangings. I am not really that good at piecing or handwork. You look like an expert.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 5, 2013 22:35:54 GMT
I finished it but the leaf is all lumpy and doesn't lie flat. It looks like I should stuff it.
Ann with this technique, you aren't supposed to iron it first. I think that would have been easier and taken less time. But I will find out because I have to do that method too.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 6, 2013 2:08:25 GMT
Here's the finished piece and I'll show you an angle where you can see that the applique doesn't lie flat. I'm not very good at this! PICT9383 by fiberruth, on Flickr PICT9391 by fiberruth, on Flickr
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Post by zed on Jan 6, 2013 11:53:31 GMT
It looks good. I couldn't see the sewing along the edge on the first photo, but I get it now. It seems like you'd have to constantly smooth it and pull tight to keep it flat. I like the way it looks though.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 6, 2013 12:48:16 GMT
I think it turned out very well. Like all things I am sure practice improves your technique. do you finger press it as you turn it? finger pressing it would help. I can see with how much of a pane ironing was in the old days how a no n ironing method would be a good thing.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 6, 2013 15:20:45 GMT
Yes, you finger press it but since you only do a small bit at a time, you get funny corners if you press too much. I'm sure it would improve with practice but this isn't my life's goal
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Post by koffipot on Jan 6, 2013 19:21:11 GMT
I use the 'ironing first' method, which I find easier and the stitches are less obvious - which is good as my stitching isn't as neat as yours! I also use a thread to match the background and use a catch stitch- it depends what effect you want to achieve. Hav also used the freezer paper technique . I like your contrasting colour combo and the dyeing technique.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 6, 2013 19:25:34 GMT
I will try the ironing flat method next as I have to have a sample of that as well. The nice thing about having a stash of dyed fabrics is that the samples tend to look good because of the fabric no matter how botched up the stitching might be
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Post by Karen on Jan 7, 2013 6:16:27 GMT
It looks good Ruth, i think i ironed everything first to make it easier to keep straight
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Post by koffipot on Jan 7, 2013 14:09:58 GMT
It's not a method I've used, but have you tried the freezer paper method?
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Post by jufergu on Jan 7, 2013 17:00:55 GMT
I used the freezer paper method. It worked pretty well, but I am far from any kind of expert. However, I know plenty of women who use this method. If I remember right, a basting stitch was run along the seam allowance after the freezer paper was attached with heat. You could then pull the basting thread up and the fabric conformed to the freezer paper shape. I was told to applique it on and leave the freezer paper inside. Later it could be removed through a small snip underneath the applique. It worked.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 7, 2013 18:45:04 GMT
I have heard of the freezer paper method but haven't tried it. I personally like the felt applique because you don't have to worry about the edges raveling. It is easy to stitch and looks good when you're done. Go Felt!
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