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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I'm in the home stretch of hand-applique-ing my January block. (Knowing me, it will probably be finished at midnight on 1/31...I always wrote my term papers on the day before they were due!)
After all the handling I've done, my background fabric is pretty limp. What do other folks do to bring it back to life? Iron it? Starch it? Wash it? And would you do it before or after attaching the setting triangles?
from the Piedmont of North Carolina -
You may have noticed that I use a lot of starch! However, when I do needle-turn applique, I like to work with soft, pre-washed fabrics. After the block is appliqued, I gently hand wash it to get the oils from my hands out of the fabrics and spread it (right side down) on a large towel. I spray it with starch and let it air dry, then press it well and trim the background to the right size.
Sue does not recommend using starch. Ever! You have to decide how you want to handle your fabrics. It's your quilt!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived ! -
Margo,
Thanks once again for the words of wisdom!
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