tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post8409557373139133478..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: How to Quilt Sharp Stippling Over Fusible AppliqueLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-48183948575866765102017-05-17T08:51:59.816-04:002017-05-17T08:51:59.816-04:00Thank you for sharing Rebecca! That was a great ti...Thank you for sharing Rebecca! That was a great tip from Laura Wasilowski!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-25072439170796247472017-05-17T08:50:25.406-04:002017-05-17T08:50:25.406-04:00I use the tip of a needle to poke at the holes whi...I use the tip of a needle to poke at the holes which does close them up a bit. I'm sure after a good soak this will look better!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-58487270354027420882017-05-17T02:51:39.043-04:002017-05-17T02:51:39.043-04:00I found a reference to Bernina's blog about st...I found a reference to Bernina's blog about stitching on fusible applique: http://weallsew.com/needle-tip-for-fusers/ One (experienced) woman's opinion, which makes a couple points I didn't realize!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509487491285800950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-41446727054805886212017-05-17T01:08:12.650-04:002017-05-17T01:08:12.650-04:00I was thinking a good wetting-down might "plu...I was thinking a good wetting-down might "plump" the fibers.<br /><br />On sharp stippling: I find it nearly impossible to avoid sharp points in stippling, and want to try this. (I better start a list).Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509487491285800950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-44304214186855584722017-05-15T19:39:13.488-04:002017-05-15T19:39:13.488-04:00Those little individually-wrapped alcohol pads sol...Those little individually-wrapped alcohol pads sold in boxes in the pharmacy department are a godsend for gummy needles. They also work great for removing permanent marker from my vinyl overlays if I do it soon enough.Linda Wulf Koenighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923385161588309971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-45498728415126330502017-05-15T13:43:23.394-04:002017-05-15T13:43:23.394-04:00Good information about fuse and ripping stitches. ...Good information about fuse and ripping stitches. Would a good clean stiff brush coax the fibers to close a little? Maybe a slight spray mist used with a brush.quilt4fun2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05282128385935250658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-42493654395509972902017-05-14T17:29:24.825-04:002017-05-14T17:29:24.825-04:00I struggled with the same issue on these blocks Li...I struggled with the same issue on these blocks Linda. That's good to know that alcohol clears it up. I'll grab a pack of alcohol wipes to keep near the machine. I just kept changing needles, but it was adding up. I've tried Misty Fuse, but the lack of paper is a deal breaker for me. It's just too hard to work with without it getting all over everything and I depend on the paper backing to line up my pieces exactly. Oh well, a gummy needle is better than having to applique it all by hand!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-41468568508033048242017-05-14T17:24:27.675-04:002017-05-14T17:24:27.675-04:00You definitely have a point with the holes that wo...You definitely have a point with the holes that won't close up entirely. Coincidentally, I FMQ'd an applique backed with fusible on my quilt today, and ended up with an additional issue...gumming up the needle and hence repeatedly breaking my top thread. The only fusible I've used yet that doesn't do that is Misty Fuse, but I needed paper-backed fusible for this project. I won't mention any brands (so far 2 of the most popular have done this), but a little alcohol and a fine-point pin cleared the gummy stuff out of the needle. Good to go now, until I hit the next fusible-backed applique! LOL Linda Wulf Koenighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923385161588309971noreply@blogger.com