All I can say is….I would rather design and make quilts than learn how to edit videos. Or maybe I should say that my editing skills are not where my quilting skills are and may never be.
Anyway for those of you who are still with me here is Appliqué Lesson 3 in video. Here are my disclaimers:
I tried to finish the video before the battery died.
It died anyway, even though I was talking as fast as possible.
So I made a part 2 video to finish.I tried to splice them together but YouTube wouldn’t let me upload.
That weird blob you see in the lower right hand corner from time to time is actually my head…and I had no idea that it had so many gray hairs on it.
My kids fall over holding their sides with laughter whenever they hear me on the computer.
My husband says I sound like the quilting Mr. Rogers..I kinda liked that one.
Here is some information on my iron. I have a really nice Rowenta iron that I bought back in 1994. It had a really handy Teflon coating that made pressing an absolute delight. The problem is…I’ve used it so much that the Teflon is worn off and it doesn’t press so well anymore. I was hesitant about getting another one since these irons can be so expensive. Well, it turns out that I got a really nice new Black and Decker iron at Target for $11. I use this one only for appliqué so I never put water in it for fear of steaming my poor fingers (believe me…it hurts) and I always use it on MEDIUM.
About starch. I mix up my StayFlo starch in the following way. One quarter cup starch. One and a half cups water. This is something you might need to play with to get what works for you. My suggestion is to make a few simple leaves. If the leaf is so stiff you can’t sew through it you need to use more water. If you can’t get the leaf to hold its shape you need more starch.
About those points… if you look on the right side of the blog and click on the Applique Tutorial picture there are some nice pictures of pressing the points.
Next video I hope to not be such a doofus.
Thank you so much, Erin. I'm really starting to get the hang of this method and really love it so much. It's making applique a whole lot more fun than it already was and I don't have to dread picking out the freezer paper of finished piece anymore. Love that! Your videos are great! Keep 'em coming.
Posted by: Chris B. | 09/22/2010 at 08:01 AM
Excellent tutorials! Thank you for taking the time to post these!
Posted by: Gina E | 09/22/2010 at 08:49 AM
Well, Ms. Rogers, you did a great job. I have yet to start any hand applique but watching you makes me think that maybe I could do it, too. Thanks.
Posted by: Gari | 09/22/2010 at 08:50 AM
I'm just grateful for the tutorials and appreciate your time! I couldn't in good conscience complain about anything!!!!
Posted by: Shannon | 09/22/2010 at 12:09 PM
Thanks I´m learning hand applique, all my work is machine applique and I´learning and it´s really fun.
Posted by: Anamaria Cortes | 09/22/2010 at 05:20 PM
I really enjoy these videos. They are so helpful.
Posted by: Nancy | 09/23/2010 at 11:59 AM
Thanks for posting the tutorial videos. I think you do a great job! :-) Thanks again.
Posted by: Kim Stevenson | 09/23/2010 at 12:46 PM
Thanks Erin!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | 09/24/2010 at 08:47 PM
your videos are so helpful! love seeing all the details of how you work with the stencil brush to encourage the fabric to follow the template.
Posted by: joan | 09/25/2010 at 12:07 PM
Thanks for struggling through the technical difficulties -- I'm a novice and trying my hand at Florabunda. Though I've read and looked at the pictorials, there is something about seeing it in action that help put it all together. We appreciate your efforts.
Posted by: Judy | 09/27/2010 at 05:12 AM
OOHHH! I just watched all your videos, and they are so fantastic. I especially loved the one on making tubes (vines). I was afraid those were going to be turning fabric inside out after stitching... and nope you make it so easy. I sure hope I can find some of those bars.. my fabric store really doesn't have anything, but I will look.. that is for sure!
Posted by: Marcia Kosturock | 12/24/2010 at 07:46 PM
Your videos are fantastic! I have sent your links to everyone I know who asks about how to learn appliqué! Tell your husband and kids you are a quilting ROCKSTAR!!!
Posted by: WesternWilson | 06/23/2011 at 12:10 PM