tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post7831389067133283739..comments2024-03-27T20:05:01.726-04:00Comments on Rebecca Grace Quilting: The Fierce Art of Applique: Why Real Quilters Don't Have FingerprintsRebecca Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-87857850816694964862013-05-16T19:45:57.433-04:002013-05-16T19:45:57.433-04:00Thanks, Lane! I bought this wooden "applique...Thanks, Lane! I bought this wooden "applique tool" when I was stocking up on suggested supplies, but I'm not quite sure how I'm supposed to use it. Maybe I can use the pointy end the way you describe using your stiletto?<br /><br />Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-56009867328373216802013-05-16T15:50:12.716-04:002013-05-16T15:50:12.716-04:00Hey, Rebecca. Your fingerprints will grow back. ...Hey, Rebecca. Your fingerprints will grow back. But, i can offer this suggestion. I use my stilleto instead of my fingers. I can use the point of the stilleto to fold the fabric over the edge of the paper. Fold over one edge and sit the iron on it, then use the stilleto to fold over a bit more and advance the iron. Works like a charm and cheaper than burn ointment! Have fun! I have a long term needle turn project, too that I work on when I can focus my eyes that way. LaneLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-82525928727169282382013-05-14T13:54:45.372-04:002013-05-14T13:54:45.372-04:00Buttons for the berries will be adorable! But I w...Buttons for the berries will be adorable! But I want my quilt to be used for snuggling on the sofa throughout Advent and Christmas morning, and hard buttons wouldn't be very snuggly. I had considered doing a black sequin with a tiny seed bead in the center for each cardinal eye, but decided against that for the same reason. I had planned to make my little berry circles today but my morning got swallowed up with paying bills, laundry, etc. and now the kids will be home soon. <br /><br />I was hoping that the berries would be EASIER than the other small pieces because you get to run a gathering stitch to draw the fullness up evenly! Now you're scaring me! Hopefully I can soak the edges with the starch and pull my gathering thread tightly enough that the fabric will stretch smoothly around the circle template until it's burned into submission by the iron... We'll see what happens when I try this tomorrow!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-39618232692314511862013-05-14T13:46:17.752-04:002013-05-14T13:46:17.752-04:00Thanks, Tammy. It's not to late to join the f...Thanks, Tammy. It's not to late to join the fun!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-58850408485356512912013-05-14T13:45:41.426-04:002013-05-14T13:45:41.426-04:00Ooh, thanks for the tip, Rosanne! There's a b...Ooh, thanks for the tip, Rosanne! There's a brand-new Whole Foods store near my kids' school. I'll have to look for the Earth Friendly spray starch and give it a try!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-52342346384126143282013-05-14T13:44:18.530-04:002013-05-14T13:44:18.530-04:00Thanks, Janet! I didn't realize how ambitious...Thanks, Janet! I didn't realize how ambitious the little tiny shapes were until I actually started them. This is probably a good thing, because I've already made two of the pieced blocks, purchased the center medallion pattern and all of the fabrics, and the first applique block is nearly done. So I'm too far in to quit now!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801489818836195754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-79228947736080608702013-05-14T10:27:40.032-04:002013-05-14T10:27:40.032-04:00Your cardinals look great. I haven't started ...Your cardinals look great. I haven't started mine yet, but I plan on using buttons for the berries when I get to them. Even with the Perfect Circle templates, I still have a hard time making a round circle. LeAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491904217040542013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-44983414328744164602013-05-14T07:24:57.049-04:002013-05-14T07:24:57.049-04:00Fun post! I learned alot from your process, just r...Fun post! I learned alot from your process, just reading about it. I'm no pro at applique either but yours looks beautiful!Jenny K. Lyonhttp://quiltskipper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-2444756304625877442013-05-13T19:00:56.032-04:002013-05-13T19:00:56.032-04:00Absolutely gorgeous. I so want to do this project ...Absolutely gorgeous. I so want to do this project too. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572900779018937820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-64672641337191013232013-05-13T17:08:14.598-04:002013-05-13T17:08:14.598-04:00I found Earth Friendly Spray Starch to be a wonder...I found Earth Friendly Spray Starch to be a wonderful product and a lovely fresh scent that in my local Whole Foods and two other grocery stores in the neighborhood:<br />http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=158009&catid=198309&aid=338666&aparam=goobase_filler&device=c&network=g&matchtype=rosannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821550574752151039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816121512164080677.post-37861689282128130022013-05-13T15:26:06.372-04:002013-05-13T15:26:06.372-04:00Thank you for a Monday laugh about the eyes. Your ...Thank you for a Monday laugh about the eyes. Your block looks great and I admire you taking on this as a first hand applique project. I also spent time removing my fingerprints this weekend, but I am doing a much simpler project/shapes. Call me if you need another member for your gangster gang!JanetDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152147363890817086noreply@blogger.com