Linda Straw's Applique Technique
J Dowdeswell
mentions Linda Straw's technique for sewing applique 'from the back'.
I've done a seach on google but haven't been able to find anything to
shed more light on this technique. Does anyone know the basics of it?
thanks
janice
**JJ**
Linda Straw did post to this group some time ago but only once AFAIK. I
believe she has a website but it's more about her work and lessons she gives
at her home rather than technique.
I saw her at a UK Q. exhibition last November but she didn't remember
posting to RCTQ although she actually answered an email I sent her
subsequently. She confessed she wasn't always sure of her computer
technique, whereas her sewing technique is absolutely stunning.
I have a book in which some of her work is featured. I'll look it out & mail
you if I find anything more.
**Joann**
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J Dowdeswell
what is meant by the technique - I'd certainly be interested to know
more if you can find the book.
janice
On Fri, 1 Feb 2002 02:24:05 -0000, "**JJ**" <J...@quidnunc.fsnet.co.uk>
wrote:
Leslie
For example- if you had a muslin base and wanted to applique' a tree
with the trunk and the green top. Layer the muslin, the brown and the
green- all right sides up- in that order. Go to the back of the muslin
and sew around the outline of the tree shape (I sew thru a paper drawing
of the tree.) Then go to the front side and cut away all the green
fabric that is NOT the tree top- cut *very* close to the stitching line.
Then cut away all the brown that is NOT the trunk. Refer to the paper
drawing n the back if you are confused with what to cut away and what to
save.
Then remove the paper drawing and satin stitch over the raw edges- using
a stabilizer- which will cover the straight stitch you used in the first
step.
You can then go back and cut away the brown and the muslin that is
behind the green to reduce the bulk. I prefer to sew only one layer at
a time. For example: I'd layer the brown over the muslin- then
stitch, then trim. Next layer the green, then stitch, then trim. The
order of the stitching and trimming can get a bit confusing as with the
highly detailed applique' that Linda Straw does and does so beautifully!
HTH and happy quilting!
Leslie
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Patti
What a beautifully clear description of a method. I didn't know what
Linda Straw's 'method' was, so I couldn't post before; but I can 'see'
it exactly from your description. (Hope you are settling into your new
home OK).
For any Brits (and others I guess?) who are interested in this method of
applique, it is taught by Marilyn Hornby. She was a Botany teacher and
her pictures are flowers, usually. These are botanically correct
drawings, so the flowers look wonderful when finished. She also makes
some of them 3D, by adding extra wadding in places. She is usually at
the big quilt shows and sells both kits and patterns; and sometimes she
publishes articles and advertises in British Patchwork and Quilting
magazine.
No affiliation, just a very pleased former 'student'.
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In article <11671-3C5...@storefull-2154.public.lawson.webtv.net>,
Leslie <qwil...@webtv.net> writes
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Our local quilt group did a workshop on 'machine applique from the back' a
few weeks back, and I went along because it sounded different, and I hadn't
done any machine applique before.
By the end of the day I'd got the hang of it, and realised how complex and
beautiful patterns can be built up really quite easily using this technique.
Definitely worth a try, the instructions given earlier were spot on. My only
comment would be that it was suggested to us that we free motion stitch the
straight stitching of the design from the back. When you're working on
anything big this saves you having to maneouvre the whole quilt top around
in your machine.
YIQ. Claire :-)
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J Dowdeswell
got as far as the satin stitch over plain sewing - I was imagining
satin stitching from the back and then thought it would be very
difficult to cut close enough to the satin stitching... but these
instructions sure clear that up! I'll have to try it.
thanks again
janice
On Fri, 1 Feb 2002 18:02:53 -0600 (CST), qwil...@webtv.net (Leslie)
wrote:
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Marissa Vignali
flavours, straight exclusively (the FW) and straight + zig zag... but that
one can vary in width and lenght... ) :o)
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Gerrycam1
>flavours, straight exclusively (the FW) and straight + zig zag... but that
>one can vary in width and lenght... ) :o)
Dear Janice,
Set stitch length to almost nothing (one or two notches up and the width as
desired (what looks elegant for each piece.) Linda also uses her zig-zag satin
stitch to add embroidered flowers by simply narrowing and widening the stitch
as you work. Scary at first, but try it on a scrap (with stabiliser) and it is
surprisingly easy. Since she works with wadding layers of silk and satin and
stabiliser, the embroidery becomes embossed.
Gerry in the Hebrides
(who copied a Linda Straw figure from a book just to see if I could. I've got
the technique down, but its Linda's wonderfully vibrant humourous designs that
are so HER)