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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 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 am appliqueing on a dark background and some of my applique pieces are light enough that the background shows through. What can I do? Thanks for any suggestions. -
Back your light fabric with fusible, the lightest weight that will work?
Cut a piece of light fabric the finished size of the appliqué and stitch over it?
I guess it depends on which technique you are using and what you are comfortable with.
I'm not a very experienced Appliquéist, I'm sure others with more knowledge than me will have a good answer!
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Assuming that this is needle-turn applique, Jinny Beyer and Elly Sienkiewicz both recommend cutting away all but a 1/4" of the background fabric underneath your applique.
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I like to use a Pellon "base" or "backing" for my applique, as shown to me by Sharon Schamber in a class. I've really gotten into the black backgrounds, and nothing shows through with that Pellon! Go to her website & check it out! Kathy B.Comment
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I think cutting away the background is probably your best choice if you are doing hand applique. I also sometimes add a little fiberfil before I finish needleturning the applique piece--this looks really cute when you want to add a little dimension to a flower, animal, etc. It also helps to keep the background from showing through. Judy in TorranceComment
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