tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post6204838864958685741..comments2024-03-23T16:09:40.597+00:00Comments on Fluffy Sheep Quilting: Trying something new...Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702598565262409462noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-18396285931565925332015-01-19T23:04:49.727+00:002015-01-19T23:04:49.727+00:00Hi, I use steam-a -seam, then on my Bernina QE, th...Hi, I use steam-a -seam, then on my Bernina QE, the stitch #23, that goes on an angle, invisible grey thread top and bottom, with the lower one threaded through the hole in the bobbin holder, giving a slightly tighter tension. Hope all the ideas will help, from previous comments to you, I now have some help too. Cheers, Jean.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-13094060349692424272012-11-05T10:27:39.458+00:002012-11-05T10:27:39.458+00:00Hi Cindy! This is so beautiful and fun! Thank you ...Hi Cindy! This is so beautiful and fun! Thank you for sharing your photos from the quilt show - fantastic quilts! x TejeTeje Karjalainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737386960364740858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-43589352567898280942012-07-26T21:53:01.040+01:002012-07-26T21:53:01.040+01:00I've only done a little - and have used both b...I've only done a little - and have used both bondaweb and steam-a-seam lite 2. I've used free motion straight stitch around it several times - referring to Poppy Treffry's book and also Kellie Wulfsohn's blog (Don't Look Now! i think it's called). The mug rug looks great.Two Wednesdayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449253668356026962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-68517597678582404722012-07-25T03:25:42.702+01:002012-07-25T03:25:42.702+01:00Steam a seam all the way baby. And I use either a...Steam a seam all the way baby. And I use either a plain straight stitch or a really tight zigzag, depending on the object. With this little mugrug, I wanted the outline of the black thread (like thread painting, really) around the bird and in the feathers. But the J needed to be down for good, so it got the tight zigzag in matching thread. http://www.flickr.com/photos/25602112@N07/6071286123/in/set-72157627070153912<br /><br />Cheers!Beezushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681686105971867703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-56473475242708896162012-07-25T01:07:45.069+01:002012-07-25T01:07:45.069+01:00Mug rug idea is fantastic, and it looks super cute...Mug rug idea is fantastic, and it looks super cute too. I appliqué quite a bit and I use different methods for different results. I use satin stitch as well as straight stitch in a FMQ style. As for securing it to the fabric, that depends. If it's a small piece then there's no need as the stitching itself secures it. If it's a larger piece then I use the double sided bond where you iron it on, peel the paper off and then iron it into place. I use 3 different strengths of interfacing depending on the 'feel' I'm trying to achieve. I came across a super lightweight one by mistake and it's great for something that you don't want to be too stiff. I also use none in a project where the frayed look is required. :)Sophie Belle Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410272414805961481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-42201180393129802162012-07-24T17:36:28.297+01:002012-07-24T17:36:28.297+01:00I use Steam-a-Seam Lite, which seems to give a sof...I use Steam-a-Seam Lite, which seems to give a softer finish than bondaweb.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290653909989504581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-72598260063489304992012-07-23T18:48:00.370+01:002012-07-23T18:48:00.370+01:00I use Bondaweb, but if you want it to be soft, may...I use Bondaweb, but if you want it to be soft, maybe look into the interfacings that dissolve in water, then it'll be stable while you sew, and disappear in the wash afterwards. I've used both zig zag and regular stitches for mine, depending on the look I'm after :o)Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-72045020460860705722012-07-23T14:47:00.312+01:002012-07-23T14:47:00.312+01:00I use fusible web and I usually do satin stitch bu...I use fusible web and I usually do satin stitch but I have seen some great raw edge applique using free motion straight stitch but instead of going around the piece carefully once, they went around each piece 2 or 3 times in a more random style.Soolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703155392258429098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-20652201374911240592012-07-23T14:42:18.227+01:002012-07-23T14:42:18.227+01:00It is very cute, I am going to watch as you go. I ...It is very cute, I am going to watch as you go. I am new to applique so am interested in what others say too.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-53775900951760029672012-07-23T13:53:58.692+01:002012-07-23T13:53:58.692+01:00What a great idea to mock it up in a mug rug. I ha...What a great idea to mock it up in a mug rug. I have a morphous idea that's been trying to come out, but I'm having trouble really gelling it, and this might help me. I love how some of your trees have smooth-cut edges and others are pinked-cut. Lovely effect!Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-72124158659457189322012-07-23T12:40:54.688+01:002012-07-23T12:40:54.688+01:00Bondaweb if it's big, a little snip of the stu...Bondaweb if it's big, a little snip of the stuff for hemming is small.<br />As for the stitch - free-motion 'rustic' running stitch!<br />The mini looks great xMrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-9845409707979039652012-07-23T12:39:51.192+01:002012-07-23T12:39:51.192+01:00cute :-) I've used the bondaweb stuff (thats ...cute :-) I've used the bondaweb stuff (thats the stuff where you stick it to the fabric, draw on it, cut it, peel the paper off and stick it, right? there's so many I get awffy confused) Worked well. I tried applique spray, which I thought worked fantastic, but it doesnt help with cutting and your cut bits once sprayed end up pretty stiff so not brilliant for a soft quilt.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-67290240316526639532012-07-23T10:50:26.500+01:002012-07-23T10:50:26.500+01:00Cute mini-quilt. Do I get the feeling someone want...Cute mini-quilt. Do I get the feeling someone wants to fly away from rainy Galway? ;-)Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-84219754864839111532012-07-23T10:48:22.552+01:002012-07-23T10:48:22.552+01:00Really cute mug rug, I love the idea to represent ...Really cute mug rug, I love the idea to represent your town :) Unfortunately I haven't done much applique, yet raw edge so can't give advice on the topic :( I can wish you good luck though :)) Looking forward to future posts to see your progress in the quilt!Kati from Kati's Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629049955792425959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-53572507764962429412012-07-23T10:15:00.991+01:002012-07-23T10:15:00.991+01:00I used Bondaweb for applique, pretty much the whol...I used Bondaweb for applique, pretty much the whole time, to stop too much fraying. And I either zig zag around the edges, or I do free motion stitching around the edges sometimes in a contrasting thread.<br /><br />I LOVE this, its fab :-)Sarah @ FairyFace Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181786172902664738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-52636155161556607582012-07-23T10:14:14.742+01:002012-07-23T10:14:14.742+01:00Hey Cindy, you should chat to Ger as she does this...Hey Cindy, you should chat to Ger as she does this all the time with the baby blankets. She uses bondaweb, but will also sometimes use a very soft interface. Just a thought as she really is brilliant doing machine applique!pippabluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653124780739163473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-1297099907075787552012-07-23T09:12:03.346+01:002012-07-23T09:12:03.346+01:00Lovely applique piece you made.
For applique I pre...Lovely applique piece you made.<br />For applique I prefer needle turn but that is too much work isn't it.<br />You have to use some kind of interface to stop fraying. I use bondaweb because it is easily available. And free-motion stitch on the edge because you can do whatever you want. Good luck with further project!Tomomi McElweenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-68606065158485148882012-07-23T09:10:06.780+01:002012-07-23T09:10:06.780+01:00I don't bother interfacing little pieces and I...I don't bother interfacing little pieces and I use a glue stick since it's much faster. I do have a double sided steam a seam type product which I have used a couple of times since my glue stick ran out. I also just sew a straight FM stitch close to the edge and go around a few times since I like the sketchy look of that. The two blogs that got me started on raw edge applique & embroidery are Aneela's blog & Stolen Moments. Your mini looks really sweet!Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752310782630552117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-63201717603873457662012-07-23T09:06:38.568+01:002012-07-23T09:06:38.568+01:00I haven't done much applique but, when I do, I...I haven't done much applique but, when I do, I just use iron-on interfacing on the pieces and I've used the 505 spray glue to hold on the pieces rather than pins. I did use Bondaweb on a Christmas hanger many years ago and that Santa is as hard as a brick - not a good feel for a quilt, I would have thought.<br /><br />As for stitches I would just use a straight stitch. On the odd occasion when I tried some of those fancier stitches, it tended to get a bit awkward on the wee bits and turning corners can look strange in a fancy stitch.<br /><br />I love the look of the mugrug. Good luck with the quilt! :o)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-23434440160867740882012-07-23T08:58:14.647+01:002012-07-23T08:58:14.647+01:00Like Susan I use bondaweb for all mine and dependi...Like Susan I use bondaweb for all mine and depending on the effect I want depends on my stitch, if I want/don't mind fraying I just use a staright stitch, otherwise I go for satin stitch. Looks like a fun project!memmenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235923768416526388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55779963649069005.post-76386643075240894522012-07-23T08:54:47.375+01:002012-07-23T08:54:47.375+01:00I'm no expert but the little raw edge I have d...I'm no expert but the little raw edge I have done I have used bondaweb and then fmq'd with a straight stitch round the edge of whatever was being appliqued. The only stitching I did within the appliqué was if it was to enhance the look - ie. wings on a bird, wood effect on a fence post, etc. <br /><br />And that is the limited extent of my knowledge.Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.com