tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364005238395734968.post3776292141958116307..comments2023-06-20T05:44:49.410-05:00Comments on Back Porch Quiltworks: Big pain leaves to go with the cute log cabinsmotherbuzzardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109214511871805508noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364005238395734968.post-25426690687207478082012-06-09T08:21:15.396-05:002012-06-09T08:21:15.396-05:00Thanks for the info. It sounds like just the kind ...Thanks for the info. It sounds like just the kind of class I need!motherbuzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109214511871805508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364005238395734968.post-6870872030243209552012-06-09T08:19:12.784-05:002012-06-09T08:19:12.784-05:00Thanks Nancy! I did get some mylar a while back bu...Thanks Nancy! I did get some mylar a while back but haven't tried it yet. I may have to dig it out.motherbuzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109214511871805508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364005238395734968.post-55568965631233559102012-06-08T20:19:53.891-05:002012-06-08T20:19:53.891-05:00I read your question on the DJ emails about proble...I read your question on the DJ emails about problem appliqueing you Oak leaves. When i prepare a piece for applique i use the mylar and liquid starch technique. cut your mylar (plastic that takes heat) shape the exact shape you need (does not include seams allowance) then lay that mylar shape on the wrong side of the fabric but add a scant 1/4" all around, then using a stencil brush 'paint' the starch on the seam....then with a dry iron, iron the seam over the mylar shape. I usually do the outside points or the outside areas of your oak leaf...this will hold the fabric in place. you do have to hold the iron in place until the starch dries...moveing iron up and down....not ironing. really wet the inside areas with lots of liquid starch and i don't make slits...the starch will mold the fabric for you. I sometimes use heavy duty foil the same size as the fabric to 'mold' the shape in place and then iron dry. email me nkhquilting@yahoo.com if you need more help. NancyNancy in PAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364005238395734968.post-65455838071513887552012-06-08T19:20:24.259-05:002012-06-08T19:20:24.259-05:00That looks like a lot of work, Tina! I don't ...That looks like a lot of work, Tina! I don't envy you with those inside turns on the leaves!Idahttp://cowtownquilts.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4364005238395734968.post-72589407435722503442012-06-08T15:06:01.783-05:002012-06-08T15:06:01.783-05:00Master Appliquer Mary Sorenson doesn't clip cu...Master Appliquer Mary Sorenson doesn't clip curves. She holds the fabric with both forefingers and thumbs - then, kind of twists back and forth gently at the spot to be turned under. It kind of prepares the fabric to go the way you want it to go. I've taken three of her classes and she is superb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com