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Re: To heavy fusible web used

Spudgrandma — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:37:04 GMT

Your most welcome Deborah, we have all been there at one time or another.

Re: To heavy fusible web used

DEBORAHW-5 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:17:45 GMT

Thanks and the same to you. I am new to this site, and was surprised to get my answers so quickly and hopefully with such a simple solution. I appreciate each of you who took their time to help out someone who made such a dumb mistake!

Re: To heavy fusible web used

Spudgrandma — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:51:29 GMT

I'm happy the ladies got your delima all figured out for you. I wanted to say Hi and it is nice to meet you...

Re: To heavy fusible web used

DEBORAHW-5 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:34:49 GMT

Thanks for your answer also. As glad as I am to learn that washing the quilt is a possible answer, I would really rather try this one first, I hate to wash the quilt at this point as I have many very small pieces that I am a little afraid of fraying completely away!

Re: To heavy fusible web used

DEBORAHW-5 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:29:23 GMT

Thanks, I do understand. Unfortunately, I learned this trick long after starting this quilt.

Re: To heavy fusible web used

DEBORAHW-5 — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:27:14 GMT

Thanks for your help. I used really heavy fusible webbing, and the sewing machine needle wouldn't even keep going, it would do a few stitches then stick. I have learned a lot more since this first boo-boo, but no one ever told me it would just wash out!! I can't wait to finally finish this little quilt now!

Re: To heavy fusible web used

Maggie aka Grandma Sunshine — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:32:48 GMT

You can also use heavy steam and remove the pieces while hot and damp.

Re: To heavy fusible web used

Marie — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:35:57 GMT

In the future, Deborah, when you use fusible web, cut away all but about 1/2" on the inside of your image. Example..........If you have a circle to fuse, cut away all but 1/2 of the fusible away from the inside of the circle. Hope this is clear, if not one of the girls will jump in here and explain.

Re: To heavy fusible web used

Thea — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:06:41 GMT

Deborah - the fusible is only glue - it will come out with soap and water - Since you haven't been able to stitch through the areas to secure them I would say if you have a hand cycle on your washing machine to put it in and let it do its job. Oh my - 3 layers thick - I can't believe you can't sew through it - are you trying to hand sew it? A machine should be strong enough to do it. If you don't have a hand cycle on your washing machine then I would have to wash it by hand in the sink or tub - and leet it soak in the soapy water for a little while...

To heavy fusible web used

DEBORAHW-5 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:31:48 GMT

I used a fusible web recently for a baby quilt I am making, and it is so stiff that I cannot hand or machine stitch through or on it. Does anyone know any way to save this quilt? I fused the entire pattern on the quilt before trying to stitch it. Some places are 3 layers thick!