As promised here is a picture of my little Christmas quilt with all the appliqué pieces glue basted on. My favorite method for appliqué is sometimes called the starch and press method. I wrote about it in a previous post that can be found here. The great thing about this method is that all your shapes are made first. After that it is simply a matter of placing them and glue basting them down. I’ve tried a couple types of fabric glue but Roxanne’s Glue is my favorite. It doesn’t get so hard that it’s difficult to sew through which can be a problem with some glues.
Here is a picture of the appliqué pieces all made.
Here is a picture of all my favorite appliqué tools.
1. Glasses: sadly the magnification is getting larger every year
2. Blunt tip scissors: I can’t be trusted with the sharp tips on most days
3. John James Gold N’Glide needles: sharps number 10
4. Applique turner: that’s the funny looking wood thing
5. Thread Heaven: keeps the thread from tangling
6. Thimble pads: all the protection of a thimble without the bulk
7. Metler 60wt. thread in matching colors
Now, as soon as I can bribe one of my kids I will have pictures of the stitching. I just haven’t perfected the art of sewing and photographing at the same time.
Wow - what a difference the applique makes! It is beautiful. I love it!
Posted by: Debbie | 11/02/2009 at 10:33 PM
As I told you, this is gorgeous! I love it and I'm so jealous of your talent. Let me know that you got this.
Amy
Posted by: Amy Austin | 11/04/2009 at 10:37 AM