Today I tried again. I had looked at a method using a fusible web product but it had no backing. All I have has backing except MistyFuse which was too thin for this. So I improvised!
The method I saw had you sew the fusible web around the outline of the applique piece, cut a slit and turn on the sewn line. Then you fuse it down and sew around it again.
Lacking the fusible web for this, I said "What else might work?" There was a roll off tulle (6" I think) sitting in the cabinet. (((Lightbulb!!!)))
I sewed the tulle around the shape onto the face of the fabric. Cut a slit and pulled out the paper. It turned pretty easily. And then I ironed it. ---Would the tulle melt and make a horrid mess? - Whew, it didn't melt at all.
So I made a second Hearts Aflutter block:
I also changed the piecing a bit. I made the corner cover squares larger - 2 inches instead of one and a half inches.
I think I am having fun!
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I haven't been quilting much lately but I feel drawn to join in this quilt-along. Tulle is a great tool for appliqué and you don't have to worry about ironing the wrong side. I've done that more than once. I like your idea about using larger squares for the corners. I think I'm going to borrow it. I only find out about this project on periscope a couple days ago so I haven't chosen my fabrics yet but I'm hoping to make the block tomorrow. I'm planning on doing needle turn for this one because I need the practice. By our blocks look great, I'm looking forward to see what fabrics you choose next.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block! I make labels and foundation-paper-pieced hearts from my quilt scraps (for a memory quilt) and use plain old muslin the same way used the tulle - cut a slit and turn it inside out. It turns all of the edges under and then all I have to do is pin/glue/tack it in place and applique around the edges - easy, peasy - ;))
ReplyDeleteWow. Great invention. Applique is a technique that has many possibilities for us.
ReplyDeleteI have found the stick you sent last year to be perfect for holding appliqued pieces in place. Can't remember the name of it, but I still have some left. I like doing appliqué if there are not a lot of sharp points and turns. The hearts are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI just might have to join and well..you know I love applique....looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely block, very creative. I too am doing the Splendid Sampler.
ReplyDeleteWow, this block is a lot smaller than I realized.
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