Sunday, March 17, 2019
Prepping Applique Pieces
Needle-turn applique is one of my favorite things to do. I learned by using freezer paper on top and that is the method I have taught for years. But I have been watching and reading about glue basting and using spray starch to turn the edges. The past few days I have immersed myself in prepping block #3 of Delft Blue. At the moment I think I prefer the glue basting. I seem to be getting neater edges.
Do you have a preferred method? My press and cut board is looking pretty sad. It is has gotten a lot of use over the years.
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I generally use freezer paper. Haven't tried glue basting yet. Love those blues!
ReplyDeleteI usually use freezer paper. I haven't tried glue basting for applique but I've used it in EPP work. I didn't like it, but if it works for you, go with it! Happy Stitching.
ReplyDeleteYour pressing pad looks like mine, very well used. I prefer needleturn. I just can't seem to have the patience for pre turning but the thought of just stitching everything as it is all preturned sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteI use freezer paper and starch, and learned this from Erin Russek's blog, one piece at a time. I have tried glue basting, but prefer using little applique pins, as I find great satisfaction in pulling them out as I sew! (simple things!) The glue basting makes the fabric feel a bit hard. Really enjoy your blog, and your Delft project is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI just finished taking 2 classes on prepping applique. One was starch, one was glue. I figure I'll use them interchangeably, depending on the size of the piece I'm prepping.
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