Nice to be here!

[Iaci]

Just joined the forum today after posting a question on fb. Was suggested I join and ask the question here. Have been making quilts since '92. Right now am working on a king-sized quilt for my bed. On one side of the flat part or the part that lays flat on the top of the mattress, there is a panel with appliquéd flowers, stems, leaves, etc. that runs the length of the top. Have done plenty of appliqué. Am wondering what would be the best technique to use on a quilt that will be used, tugged at, laid on, etc. Thanks for your suggestions.

[kensington]

Re: Nice to be here!

Jenny has made numerous quilts for kids and she uses a blanket stitch to applique, after fusing on the image. Kids are pretty rough on quilts, they climb on them and wrestle on them.

[Miss Sheri]

Re: Nice to be here!

I do it like Kensington just suggested, with lightweight fusable interfacing, like heat n bond, and then do a blanket stitch or zigzag.
By the way, welcome to the forum!

[stationarymom]

Re: Nice to be here!

hi and welcome from Massachusetts.

[Iaci]

Re: Nice to be here!

Thanks! Another question, please: I usually blanket stitch by hand with embroidery floss. Does Jenny use a machine or does she blanket stitch by hand?

[Ann Clare]

Re: Nice to be here!

Welcome from Ireland.

[Bubby]

Re: Nice to be here!

Welcome to the forum!

[Jean Sewing Machine]

Re: Nice to be here!

HI from Missouri. About your hand vs.. machine applique, I think in one of the Quilting Quickly magazines, she demonstrates both methods. I don't think it matters, both would be secure. It would just be a matter of how much time you have to spend on finishing the applique.

[dwil23]

Re: Nice to be here!

Welcome from Florida!

[Marty]

Re: Nice to be here!

Kensington has great answers. I am a newbie and can always find the answers here. Welcome.

[Preeti]

Re: Nice to be here!

If you need answers (friends, support and encouragement) you have come to the right place :-)
Welcome from Virginia :-)