Episode ~ 12 Applique
Posted by Brye Lynn on June 17, 2009
Listen to the podcast of this postFirst, thank you to everyone who has been leaving comments and sending pictures!!! This week, I shared Corrine’s recent project. Check it out – don’t you love the fabric?!?! Until I posted this picture, I did not realize she embroidered a “K” in the center. Leave a comment for Corrine – let her know what you think.
Question of the Week – Bernina won out! – I still want one. I am trying to come up with creative ways to save up the money for one.
On to the Applique! – Please listen to the podcast while browsing these pictures. Hopefully, I posted them all in the same order I talked about them.
Freezer Paper - find it in your grocery store near the foil
Trace your pattern onto the freezer paper - separate the pieces and account for the overlap of the design
Trace the design onto the background fabric using a water soluble marker
Close up picture of the design on the background
Cut out the freezer paper pieces and place them on the corresponding fabrics
Make sure all the pieces are numbered
Iron them onto the fabric, leaving a 1/2" space in between each. Don't cut them out until you are ready to sew
Cut out the piece with a scant 1/4 seam allowance, pin into place on background. I use small applique pins.
When pinning in place, line the freezer paper up with the outline on the background.
Fold under the edge of the fabric so it is even with the freezer paper. Slide your needle, with a knot on the end, under the fold and begin stitching.
Only grab a few threads of background fabric and a few threads of applique fabric for each stitch.
About 1/2" before the corner, fold the top of the corner under bluntly.
Use your needle the fold the fabric under, even with the freezer paper. For curves, sweep the needle in both directions until the curve is smooth.
Stitch to the point of the corner, adding an extra stitch on the point.Use your needle to fold the fabric under on the left side of the corner. Push tightly to the stitches on the point.Fold down the rest of the side past the corner and continue to stitch.Leave the freezer paper on until all the stitching is done.
The finished piece - front view
The back after stitching around the applique piece.
Pinch the backing fabric away from the applique fabric.Use small scissors to snip away the backing fabric, leaving a scant 1/4" seam allowance.Backing fabric cut away from applique piece.
Back after several pieces are sewn on and backing is cut away.
Kelley said,
When I first tried applique I was told to put the paper on the back of the piece, and then remove the back fabric (as you did above) to get the paper out. Boy did I hate that. Now I just draw it on the front of the fabric and follow the lines that I drew. I only use the paper to make the outline of what I’m going to draw on the fabric.
Patricia said,
I have a dear 5 year old grandson, he will be six in Aug.
I babysit for him two or three days a week. This boy, this dear boy, never and I mean never stops talking. I lose my patience all the time. Even knowing he will go home and the quiet will be wonderful. You are not alone.
I insist on quiet time. I get maybe 5 minutes and off he goes. I love him and I worry about him starting school. Will he shut up there?
I wish I could applique. I keep trying. Maybe someday. And the tote bag. I’m going to try one those next.
Corinne said,
I remember when my daughter was little I kept waiting for her to talk… She’s 5 and she hasn’t stopped. Same questions over and over. My favorite now is she keeps saying remember when this happened or remember when that happened. She must think I’m losing my mind.
I’m sorry if I crushed your hopes on the apron, maybe yours will work better for you!
Nicole said,
Thanks again for another wonderful show! I don’t know much about quilting, so everything sounds so complicated until you explain it, then I can relate it to something I have done and really think I can do this “quilting” thing. Thanks for the great pictures.
Rhonda F said,
It is nice know that I am not the only mom that feels like she is a bad mom sometimes but I am in the same boat my 5 year old daughter is the same way she talks from the time she gets up until she goes to bed and even sometimes in her sleep.
Patricia said,
Forgot to say thanks for all those wonderful tutorial pictures. Lots of work. Very helpful. Thanks a lot.
Corinne said,
Your way of applique looks a whole lot easier than other ways that I have read about. Your pictures were wonderful and it was very helpful to have the webpage up at the same time as the podcast. I feel more confident about doing applique now. Thank you!!!
Jennifer said,
If you love applique and are attracted to very detailed work, check out Jane Townswick or Aie Rossman. I was fortunate enough to learn applique from Jane T. She has a lot of great suggestions including using milliners needles for applique! Check out her books. Aie Rossman was on Simply Quilts years ago but her designs are just a beautiful as ever. On the SQ episode, Aie R. did a wonderful demonstration of needle turning a very sharp point. See Jane T’s books for a method that involves cutting into the background fabric to make turning that point easier.
Colleen said,
A fancy apron may not make you a better cook, but a Bernina will make you a better seamstress. I traded in my trusty Kenmore for a Bernina a few years ago, and was amazed at the straighter stitching, the BEAUTIFUL buttonholes, and the ability to do amazing things with their variety of feet. I’m not into machine embroidery, so got the 153 Quilters Edition, and it was about $2500 (CDN).
Colleen
Linda J said,
Hi Brye,
Well, we spent the afternoon together again! From Podcast #9 – # 12.
Very informative, funny and great topics!
In the beginning of your Podcasts, when you mention names you received emails from, it reminds me of the Romper Room lady with the mirror. I see Dianne, Gail, Penny etc. Too funny, (hmmm perhaps that was before your time)
I am currently working on an English paper piecing table runner and I will post a pic when completed.
Thanks once again for spending the afternoon with me,
Linda J
VA
Darla said,
Brye,
I am a new podcast listener (I had an iPod for a whole year and a half before I ever downloaded a single podcast). I am also a new quilter (started in feb) a new person who sews (also started in feb) – which is what lead me to your podcast.
I really like how detailed and well researched your podcasts are. I like your voice and your organization and clarity just amaze me and make me inspired!
I am signed up to take a class on applique. Your pictures seem detailed and easy to follow, so much that I want to start on the applique before I take the class. However, I have other things to do first.
Keep up the good work!