So, I have a question. I am attempting the needle turn applique. Can everyone help me with what they put on the back to stabilize for stitchery? Do you needle turn the pieces first and then add stitchery backing before you do the stitchery?
Thanks
Lori
Leaskdale, Ontario, Canada
8 comments:
I put 'wonderweft' (I think that's its name.) on the back before the applique. I makes the fabric a little bit firmer to hold, which I think is a good thing.
I'll be interested to read what everyone else does.
Hi Lori,
I do all my needleturn first, then give it an iron, trim to size and then iron on some Parlan (thin iron on batting). I only discovered this when I started my Vignette Quilt and now I use it on everything.
I do all my back basting first and then I ad some pellon before I make my stitchery.
I put weaveline on the back of my blocks............I can only get it in one shop here that I know of..........
I am not needle turning but I am with Sharon - do the applique then stitch - and I am addicted to Parlan for anything with stitching instead of pellon. But whisperrweft or similar is great if you dont want the slightly puffy look
Hi Lori
I applique first and then iron on a cotton interfacing which is similar to whisperweft but isn't puffy as I like to put wadding behind the whole quilt at the end for quilting.
wow thanks everyone for your great comments! When I stitch only I put a lightweight interfacing on the back too, but I wasn't sure when there was needle turn involved. I will try the needle turn and then add the interfacing before I stitch.
I guess it all depends on your preference...I like to use a hoop so I do the stitching first and use a stabilizer on back...I'm out right now so can't tell you the name...its not the tear away or the thin interfacing that is stiff.
Mama Bear
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