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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 looking for anyone who has made one of Rob Appell's animal quilts or would have any suggestions as I have just bought the kit for the Bengal Tiger, I noted on the TQS show segment when he said he only sews a straight seam to attach the pieces to the foundation fabric, I am concerned about leaving the raw edge, although I know mine will be a wall hanging I would rather sew them down more firmly and thought to use the Ricky Tim’s way of double blanket stitch (which I use all the time) or perhaps just the single blanket stitch, I would love some advice, thoughts, ideas and help with this.
Taree NSW - Australia
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oh yes I could do that but I just wanted to see what others on the forum had done in a similar situation perhaps
Taree NSW - Australia
My motto in life: live by the three GGG’s - be Grateful, be Gracious, be Gorgeous to yourselfComment
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I haven't done any of Rob Appell's designs, but I've done several fusible applique wallhangings. For the ones I've done, I've stitched around the edge of each applique with a free-motion straight stitch just inside the applique. I think this is what Rob does, but don't remember. Anyway, I've really liked how that looks, especially for very detailed applique. It puts the emphasis on the applique pieces rather than on the stitches around the applique. You do have to be careful to not get too close to the edge of each piece as that can cause some fraying. It seems like buttonhole stitch around the edges of a Rob Appell applique could look a little out of place. But that's really a matter of taste and you should go with what you think looks best. Maybe do a little wallhanging and try the other stitching method and just see how you like it.
Nancy
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