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And I really like back basting for hand applique. <G> It is accurate

DOT-...@jjjjjjj.jjj> wrote:
> And I like needle turn with freezer paper on the top. There's no problem
> with removing the paper. Some of the prep methods are more work than I'm
> willing to do; I think I could have the piece appliqued in the time it
> would take me to do the prep. But you have to do what works for you.
> Might be good to try several methods to see what works best.
> Julia in MN

And I really like back basting for hand applique. <G> It is accurate

> Oatmeal between the ears? yes. I have that feeling.
> Why don't you start her on a baby bib? Or burp cloth? Hearts,
> balloons, a yellow duck?
> My thinking is this - if she's great at it just from the beginning, she'll
> have a ready baby gift. If she's a dud, there's not much lost.
> Hearts especially come to mind because you have: a little bit of a
> straight edge, curves and both kinds of points.
> For an absolute beginner level, you might start her off with a red
> heart, a white square and black thread. It's important that she learns
> how to make her stitches just under the fold so that the stitches don't
> show at all. ( A level that I sometimes reach and sometimes can not.)
> I love, love the blocks you showed us but Mercy! that's some serious
> big girl appliqué. Nothing there that I wouldn't love to have - but,
> also, nothing I would even consider attempting.
> Just thoughts from another oatmeal head. HTH Polly
>> i'm supposed to show Margaret how to hand applique.
>> its only a practice block but just the same it is gonna be her first so
>> she
>> might want to do something with it one day.
>> this is so when she gets the hang of applique stitches she can work on
>> one
>> like this.
>> http://www.prqc.com/2faq.htm#Rose-Arbor
>> i think i have oatmeal between my ears.
>> i cant figure out what simple practice design to use or what method to
>> show
>> her.
>> i've no idea how much previous hand stitching of any kind she has.
>> probly some but not applique per se.
>> what do i think i'm doing, argh.
>> she is supposed to come round tomorrow about noon.
>> i'm thinking as i'm totally unorganized i might put it off another week.
>> she returned recently from her 6week holiday to europe/uk.
>> was straight back to work, its been raining and her garden was in bad
>> need
>> while she was away so taht needs tending to. she also visits her dad
>> every
>> sunday afternoon in the resthome. her bro was supposed to do that while
>> she
>> was away but dont think he got round to it every week, only 2 in those
>> weeks. so she really doesnt have time for much else what with keeping her
>> housework done, laundry, garden, dad, grocery shopping etc.
>> my sillyness is really the least necessary to get around to.
>> all that said, what would i have ready by next weekend to do. argh.
>> oatmeal and tapioca between my ears,
>> j.
>

> . It's important that she learns how to make her stitches just under the
> fold so that the stitches don't show at all.

"M Enneking" <wrote> Just wonder how one goes about learning to do appliqué.

> can learn on your own, or should I try to get someone to teach me? I have
> been able to sew since I was a young girl, when I learned hand sewing in
> 4-H. I see lovely appliqué projects but am afraid to try them. Maybe I
> need to take a class, sometime when and if I ever retire.
> Linda
>> . It's important that she learns how to make her stitches just under
>> the fold so that the stitches don't show at all.
>