There were a few questions
about the original quilt so I am posting this close up. Don’t you love that
stripe with the printed cording? The quilting in the center is quilted with
little clam shells which I plan to replicate. Not sure if I can match the
border quilting due to size, but I will ponder it.
I wanted to share my pressing
method for smaller applique pieces. I don’t like to press the top of an
appliqued piece if it has tiny points as the iron tends to scorch the fabric to
a shiny glow if there is too much bulk in one area. So… I press from the wrong
side onto a terrycloth washcloth or
towel. I spritz with water first and then press on high to create a nice flat
look. The “squish” of the terrycloth prevents the seam allowances from making
an impression on the front of the piece (and it really is all about a good
impression!).
I hope to post the finished
top SOON! Enjoy the day.
Thanks for the close-up. Interesting study.
ReplyDeleteI don't applique, but sometimes my tiny piecing creates places that need that pressing treatment. I need to remember it.
Oh yes, the cording look in the center of the stripe is oh so interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your pressing info. I have made shiny spots on my appliqué. I need to do it this way all the time.
ReplyDeleteGood tip with the ironing - I have tried this and it really does work - just got to remember to do it haha! Love that border!
ReplyDeleteGood tips for a beginner in applique, like me. I had worked out to press from the back, but the towel makes it better still. Thanks Wendy.
ReplyDeleteThat's how I press applique too but I wasn't sure why, ha ha. What an interesting quilt to reproduce!!! Your applique is just perfect. I'm working on my study quilt for AQSG and it is much more challenging than I'd anticipated!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this tuto Wendy ! I didn't know it ...
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter !
thanks for the closeup of the work - i press applique that way too and it makes such a difference.
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