Join us for a conversation on balancing personal quilt projects with other demands on your crafting time, and some highlights on English Paper Piecing.
This episode is brought to you by QT Fabrics and Famore Cutlery!
The quilt hanging behind us is the Into the Groove quilt! Check out the digital quilt pattern for yourself.
Tips and links for this episode:
- Enter the giveaway for the Famore Cutlery Applique “IT” Kit!
- Learn more about English Paper Piecing:
- Mickey Depre has a lot of resources and tutorials, including her book on Pieced Hexies
- PaperPieces.com supplies pre-cut paper for EPP projects
- Pam likes this glue basting pen from Fons & Porter
- Thread Heaven or other thread conditioners may be helpful
- Pam uses the Sew Together bag to hold her EPP projects
- Today’s episode was brought to you by QT Fabrics, so you can imagine and create!
- Thanks also to our sponsor Famore Cutlery; learn how to stay sharp with their line of scissors and cutting implements.
- Thanks to our production partners 77peaches enterprises and Big Think Productions.
- Audio only versions of the show are available in the Hip to be a Square quilting podcast feed.
- The Stitch TV Show mugs are available from Lasting Impressions Atlanta!
- Our next Virtual Stitch-In is Friday January 12 at 7pm US Eastern.
- If you enjoyed it, help spread the word on your blog, or share on social media and tag us with #TheStitchTVShow!
January 12, 2018
All applique, am about to learn broiderie perse` eeek hope i dont make mess and it looks like i used safety scissors!
January 18, 2018
I use fusible appliqué techniques when I appliqué, which isn’t often.
January 12, 2018
If I do not win the fabulous scissor set, I will have to go out and buy a pair so I can cut like the cool girls. 🙂 Love the Stitch!
January 12, 2018
I would like the scissor set cause mine have bit the dust … with the help of DH who now lives in the dog house.
January 12, 2018
I recently found your show and I love it. You too make me laugh. I just am starting a EPP project. Making a table runner. I have had 4 back surgeries and just started quilting again. I am up to about 3 hours a day to quilt. So I am hope working an EPP will help me keep my hands busy. I have my share of UFO which includes a king size quilt for my niece. Decided to send it to a long arm quilter. My further qrandson is 16 and has asked for a quilt. Hopefully I will finish this one.
I would love the scissor set because I really need good scissors.
Thanks
Deb
January 12, 2018
Love the show thanks for the great information and tips and for keeping us current
January 15, 2018
Fusible for me. You ladies are awesome. The best part is you are very real and down to earth.
January 12, 2018
You Ladies crack me up. Lynn’s comment about home decor sewing reminded me of “When you give a Mouse a cookie….they will want a glass of milk to go with it.” LOL ”
Most loved kid book at my house.
I very rarely make something for myself. I make things for the family but don’t tell them that I am sewing something for them because then I feel like they are bugging me to get it done. I have a list of people I still want to make a quilted gift for. It is a SECRET list. Took me 45 years to make a quilt for my beloved mother-in-law. She is in her eighties, so she went to the top of my list….She loves it.
I just want to say that I look forward to Fridays to see what you all are up to.
Happy Quilting
Aileen in Florida
January 12, 2018
Wish you all were on weekly. I enjoy your videos and your comradery!
January 12, 2018
Wow, wonderful giveaway! I enjoy doing fusible applique.
January 12, 2018
I haven’t done any applique in a long time. I started a very detailed applique quilt and had it over half way completed and my home burned and ruined all my work. I have not been able to convince myself to try again since then, but I have been toying with the idea of trying again in the near future.
January 12, 2018
Hey Guys!
Thanks for the opportunity. I am one of those weirdos who LOVES needle turn applique as well as wool applique and embroidery.
January 12, 2018
I love, love, love new tools to learn new skills! I have never done applique and would enjoy learning!
January 12, 2018
Applique is on my list to delve into! I just have to find the time and tamp down the intimidation factor!But I will master it! (Even if I it ends up not being my jam)
January 12, 2018
I applique using the freezer paper method.
January 12, 2018
I do both needle turn and fusible applique. Just finished a vine and floral border for a lap quilt!!! Love your show and the stitch ins.
January 12, 2018
Lynn – What pattern is your ‘No Guilt’ quilt?
January 12, 2018
Great show great give away. Thank you shelly
January 12, 2018
Raw edge fusible applique is my most used, but I also try others approaches for special projects!!
January 12, 2018
Selfish sewing is sewing that helps you destress. Crock Pot meal and sew on!
January 12, 2018
As a matter of fact, I am cutting out the fabric for my first appliqué project, using a fusible but I will stitch it down, too. It’s the 2018 BOM with Quilt Doodle Designs, Snow Much Fun. Thanks for the chance to win!
January 13, 2018
I’ve tried all different types of hand stitching … like Lynn my stitches show on EPP and I didn’t like … I love the Lucy Boston look … but my favorite is a wall hanging that took me four years and many trips. I put French knots in amish bar panels where the snow was falling on a bird/tree scene. It will hang all winter.
January 13, 2018
Excited about these scissors! Watch your show every time. Listen to your podcast too Pam. I like hand applique, but have little time, so machine applique or machine piecing usually wins out.
January 13, 2018
Just now getting into EPP and applique at 73 years young! Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks 😉
January 13, 2018
Beautiful extensive appliqué scissor set
January 13, 2018
I do appliqué, have use needle turn and fusible when in a hurry to finish a project.
January 13, 2018
I have done very little applique so far, but this year I am branching out. I has several projects that involve applique. This applique scissors set would be wonderful.
January 13, 2018
I have a number of applique projects that need finishing. These would be helpful.
January 14, 2018
I do glue and freezer paper applique I learned from a friend… so far only used this on one quilt but have more planned!
January 14, 2018
I love to appliqué. I use different techniques for different looks. While watching this episode I was working on some red, white, and blue EPP hexies. I plan on making a Hawaiian wall hanging this year all by hand. My first Hawaiian appliqué projects.
January 14, 2018
I love the show! Keep up the good work.
January 15, 2018
I enjoy both fusible and needle turned applique.
January 15, 2018
I have yet to do Applique too busy making quilts for others. right now i am making a queen size for a lady at work and every other day she is asking me where it is. when i get done with it i will be selfish sewing maybe EPP.
January 16, 2018
I have appliqued usually with a fusible. but, it is not my favorite– I did try a needle turned piece– frankly it was a mess
January 17, 2018
I do needle turn and also do some fusiable
January 17, 2018
I usually do needle turn applique, not a fan of raw edge!
January 19, 2018
Yes I applique. I mostly do needle turn but recently English paper piecing.
January 19, 2018
Appliqué scares me! I have done just a litttle using the fusible method. Need to jump in and do more!
January 19, 2018
I do both machine and hand applique. I have been preparing my applique pieces with freezer paper and starch, but would love to learn needle turn.
January 19, 2018
I’ve done machine applique only
January 19, 2018
Applique in my favorite part of quilting. I either do needle turn applique or turned edge with starch. Lately, applique has been the needlework or choice in front of TV.
January 19, 2018
I prefer to do fusible appliquing on the machine. I have tried needle turn, and wasn’t happy with my results.
January 19, 2018
I love to needleturn applique, but it is pretty time consuming, so these days i’m doing a lot of fusible
January 19, 2018
Applique is one of my favorite forms of quilting. I have tried almost all forms of applique and love doing different methods.
January 19, 2018
Generally speaking, I am not an appliqué girl. However, I was recently given a grandmothers flower garden quilt. All the baskets have been completed but the flowers in the baskets still need done. I don’t know what kind of appliqué it is, but i feel it is going to take a long time.
January 19, 2018
I love to watch The Stitch TV Show while walking on the treadmill – good company to make the time go fast.
January 19, 2018
I have done fusible applique only – would like to try needle turned!
January 19, 2018
I haven’t done much applique, but what I have done was either needle turned or fused.
January 19, 2018
This set is really nice and would be a great app hi g to have! Thank you for the giveaway!
January 19, 2018
Oops…Make that great thing to have…
January 19, 2018
I enjoy raw edge applique!
January 19, 2018
I have only appliqued once, I used fusible
January 19, 2018
Love the stitch
January 19, 2018
I have only recently come across your show, love it. Cheers from Downunder. X
January 19, 2018
I’ve done more fusible than hand applique but like both.
January 19, 2018
I love your show and when I don’t have time to watch it, I listen to the podcast!!!
January 19, 2018
I have done the needle turn applique in the past. I am now starting to use the freezer paper method, where one uses the freezer paper for the template and then turns under the raw edges to the back of the applique with starch and a hot iron. Once the pieces have been prepared, then one applies a few dots of applique glue to attach the applique to the background fabric.
January 19, 2018
I’ve not tried applique but have embroidered, and I like that so I know I’ll like applique. Those are some great scissors.
January 19, 2018
I have only used fusible applique technique. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
kakingsbury at verizon dot net
January 19, 2018
I’ve done needle turn by hand but my favorite is using a fusible. Hope I win!
January 19, 2018
I applique every now and then. I have done both fusible and needle turn and use whatever technique is most appropriate for the type of project and how it will be used and cared for. I think a bit of applique on a pieced quilt makes it extra special.
January 19, 2018
Needle turn
January 19, 2018
I have appliqued but not recently. I did fusible.
January 19, 2018
Yes, I do applique and love it! My favorite method is fusible, but I also have an embroidery machine where I can applique too.
January 19, 2018
I enjoy needle turn appliqué the most. But if I’m in a hurry I will fuse the appliqué and then use a blanket stitch on my machine.
January 20, 2018
I have done needle turn, raw edge, fusible & freezer paper & glue appliqué. Enjoyed them all!
January 20, 2018
Love these tools
January 20, 2018
Love listening to the show while I am working on my own quilting.
January 20, 2018
I like fusible appliqué. Love the show!
January 21, 2018
I love to applique and I use fusible webbing. It works so great.
January 22, 2018
I prefer to do needle turn appliqué. Love your show.
January 22, 2018
This is just an EPP comment for Lynn – have you ever heard of Inklingo? I’ve been using it for my La Passacaglia quilt. I don’t like EPP myself and I’m lazy about marking seam lines for hand piecing. Inklingo allows me to print the pieces on the back of the fabric complete with seam lines. Then I can hand piece my rosettes.
January 22, 2018
I have done needle turn, but it’s too fiddly for me. I much prefer machine appliqué.