I purchased my kit directly from Primitive gatherings. They are always good at giving generous portions as well as cutting tips when pattern pieces are tight.
I looked inside. It's a pieced border. several pieces to be sewn together. It's really going to add to the quilt. I guess I better get that sewing machine threaded, right?
Glue Sticks-- I baste my wool applique using Elmer's glue sticks. I struggle with the steam -a-seam. I've even taken a class directly from Lisa Bongean and I still struggle at making the pieces stick. I end up losing pieces or the minute I start stitching that peel up. The glue stick mounts the pieces well and has no impact on hand applique or machine quilting later.
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I am totally 'Steam-a-seam impaired. ' Elmer's glue stick has never failed me. Glue stick girls unite!
I am totally 'Steam-a-seam impaired. ' Elmer's glue stick has never failed me. Glue stick girls unite!
Ugh - pieced borders. Sewing pieced borders and attaching a binding are the two projects I detest the most. This border will be great for this quilt, but I sure don't envy you. lol!!!
Wow. This makes me in the quilting mood! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog about me coming back! You made my day!
I struggled with Seam a Steam. I couldn't figure out why people love it so much. Now I use Heat n Bond feather lite. It has no stiffness to it, it needles beautifully (hardly notice it's there - with SAS my fingers would be hurting from the stitching) and it's easier to trace on. I only use it when I work with cotton and wool. Wool on wool, I will not use any adhesive and pin my pieces. Try it, you might like it better. With the fusible, I will also iron from the back. It seems to work wonders at keeping my pieces glued. Hope this helps. Cheers!
Hadn't noticed the date on your post. I do hope all is well!
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