Monday, April 14, 2014

Glue Basting


Applique isn't hard, it just takes time. It's methodical, and I think that's what I like best about it. Or maybe choosing the colors. Either way, it's a step by step process. I like to set things up so that I can see my progress, for this quilt I decided to do all the red flowers first, because there are more of them, and when they're done I'm more than half way done with the flowers.



That, and a good Craftsy video on my tablet. I'm learning all about different yarns and the projects they are best suited for. In no time at all, I have a beautiful pile of red flowers. Ta Da! And I've learned a few things about yarn.



I must have a touch of OCD (or CDO, as I prefer to have the letters in alphabetical order), because I used this project as an opportunity to finish off all my partially used glue sticks. Keeps things tidy, you know?


When all of the glue basting is done the shapes are organized into motifs.

At this point, I decided to use templates instead of bias strips to make the stems. I want the curves to be uniform, so glue basting seems to be the best course.

I'm off to make the stems, and when I'm done with the glue basting it will be time to stitch the motifs together.


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  1. debbie5:55 PM

    I love when you post on your blog, especially when you show what you're working on and your organizational skills. It inspires me to be organizational. Please continue to blog. You are truly inspiring to many of us who look to your blog EVERY DAY. btw, i LOVE your Craftsy classes and have made many of your projects!

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  2. Sue Green9:53 AM

    Beth, what is the surface that you are working on?
    Thanks!

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    1. Beth Ferrier8:34 AM

      It's a super big light pad. It was quite a splurge, but I have put it to good use. I'm not actually gluing right on the surface of the pad, though. I have a sheet of plastic under my applique to catch the glue.

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  3. gardenquilter12:11 PM

    Hi Beth, I need to ask you a peculiar question. When you do your glue basting, do you use tools to coax your fabric bits onto the glue, or do you just use your fingers? At the moment, I can't go downstairs to my sewing room to check one of your books to see. I damaged the arch of my left foot last week, and it's taking it's time to heal. I saw a video of an Australian lady using something called Appliquick (or maybe it's two words) to glue her tiny applique bird and couldn't remember how you do it. It's been a long time since I watched you on Kaye Woods' show and I'm not remembering it well enough.
    Thanks, Terry in Colorado

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    1. Beth Ferrier12:16 PM

      Hey Terry - I use a simple cuticle stick. It's cheap and it works perfectly.

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