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UPDATE as of 1-17 I'm taking a quilting class, and my instructor felt that undertaking the applique bulldog quilt might not be the best option for my first attempt, given the deadline (baby shower in 6 weeks) and her desire that I'm extraordinarily successful and thrilled with the results of...
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Nana, Thank you SO much for your prompt response! That's so reassuring! Have you trapunto'd also and does that hold up, too? I have heard about two ways to trapunto: 1) sew applique, then cut the back of the fabric and insert extra batting, then stitch the hole closed 2) sew two layers of batting...
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TECHNIQUE CHOSEN: Primarily hand-turn applique Either machine or hand quilting KEY QUESTION: Will hand-turn applique be durable enough for a baby quilt? (assuming I do it right) BACKGROUND INFO: I've made a personal commitment to myself to create an applique baby quilt (crib size 45X60) for my first...
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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!
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Wendy, I don't think there are any rules in quilting. It all comes down to personal preference. Personally, I quilt around my applique motifs' because I want them to stand out. And the hole in the back...it actually looks really neat because you can see the shape of the motif from the front!...
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Hi Judy: Yes, I would do quilting inside the large areas of applique. Matching themed embroidery would be my suggestion. Edna
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jerry, if you are using a 100wt. silk thread, tie a knot behind the needle to keep your thread from slipping off. i use a straw or miliners needle #11. they are longer and give you more control over the fabric. gini