Yep! wash day for my newest Hop To It block. This one was symetrical so I used some Roxanne glue to hold into place while I appliqued it which I want to wash out before I put the blocks together.
My facilitator, Kathleen, showed the group how to get a nice symmetrical shape. Take a piece of foam board and lay the pattern on top of it. I prepared my pieces using freezer paper underneath. I pinned all the pieces down onto the pattern with the foam board underneath except for the stem and the top part of the flower. Then I used Roxanne glue baste it and put little dots where the stem would lay. Then I added the stem and the flower top and let it dry real well before I unpinned it. Next, I glued all the pieces down to the background fabric and appliquéd away. Repeat 3 more times. If you are new to applique or not, you should check out Teresa's tutorials for some applique techniques she uses. I learned something new and enjoyed seeing the process she uses. There are 3 posts so be sure to read from the beginning.
With Passion,
Carrie P.
13 comments:
That's just a wonderful idea...thank you so much for sharing it with us Carrie...I'm off to check out Teresa's tutorials...thank you, thank you!
I had not seen or heard of the foam board idea. Such a good tip. I will read the tutorials. There are so many ways to accomplish an applique block. Anything to make it easier is good idea to file away for future use.
That sounds like a really cool idea! I've never heard of that before. Thanks!
Always new and helpful ways to make "life" easier.
Thanks for the shout out, Carrie! I learn something on your blog with every post!! I love the foam board idea! Can't wait to see the new bunny block...that pattern is getting closer and closer to the top of my "must start" list.
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
great idea - thanks for sharing. The applique looks lovely. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Wow that foam board idea is a wonderful one!! Not very portable when on the go, where an overlay would work better but for at home I think this is an idea I will be adopting.
I'm curious, could you leave the glue on the blocks until the quilt is entirely done, then wash it out?
Crispy
Thanks for sharing the tips about the glue and the foam board. They make such perfect sense, especially in light of my previous less than perfect attempts at applique. I'm anxious to try this out.
I can see using this for my AMG when I return to working on that project. A class mate of mine used foam board to spray an adhesive to the top and placed her sand paper. I thought that was another good use for foam board.
you make it sound so easy!
It looks so perfect.
The foam board is definitely a new one for me. I definitely need to check it out. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the link, Carrie!
What a great job this lady did.
Very clever! I'm still trying to decide if I want to prep the pieces or do them needleturn on those blocks. I'll definitely be checking out your link, too!
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