appliqué quilts: tools

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Notes:
Quilting an appliqué quilt on a free-motion machine
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Below I have included a list of tools that you will see throughout these videos. These include disappearing chalk pencils and invisible ink marking pens. I switch between these depending on the color of the fabric. For example, I use a thick chalk pencil for dark fabrics. There are so many different marking products out there. I use the same products over and over because over the years they have never hurt any of the many quilts I have worked on.

I try very hard not to get a quilt wet if I don't have to. I generally let the air erasable pen do its job and it's usually gone within 24 to 48 hours. With a chalk pencil I will just take a damp sponge and remove it while the quilt is on the frame or I can wipe it off gently with my hand.

I thought it would be nice to have a custom drawn border that would fit this quilt perfectly. I used a pencil to sketch out a curved scalloped edge and then added some scrolls. After cleaning up the pattern, I outlined the pencil marks using a black, thick sharpie pen. I then flipped over the paper to get the mirror image and with the help of a light table, I used the sharpie pen to mark the other side as well. This piece of paper then shows one direction on one side and if you flip it over, you get the mirror image for the other direction. I can then use this pattern on both left and right borders.

After stitching in the ditch around all of the appliqué elements with clear nylon thread, I switch to Glide Thread by Hab & Dash on top. I use a magnetic, pre-wound bobbin below.

Throughout the quilting I make use of a variety of curved and straight rulers as well as several stencils. I augment this with areas of looser, freeform stitching.

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Credits/products used in this video:
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This video is made possible through the generous support of Bobbie Edds in memory of her late husband Sidney Edds.

I want to thank Eileen Zube for the opportunity to quilt her beautiful appliqué quilt and for allowing me to share this video with you.

Video production by Kathy & Karen McTavish
Music by the Kathy McTavish, cello
Opening sound by free dissonance (Mags David, voice & Kathy McTavish, cello)
Opening image by Wolfskull Creative
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Longarm machines: APQS Millie (sales, service and training by Karen McTavish) authorized showroom in Duluth Minnesota. For more info: www.apqs.com

Piecing credits: Eileen Zube of Bellevue, Washington https://www.zubeum.org/

Pattern Designer: Modified/redesign of “Spring Bouquet” by Laundry Basket Quilts. https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/o...

Corsage pins: https://www.amazon.com/Corsage-Teardr...

Wool pin cushions: https://www.amazon.com/Gypsy-Quilter-...

Batting: Quilters Dream Wool and Quilters Dream Poly Deluxe http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/

Nylon thread: Whisper Touch .006 clear thread https://ylicorp.com/products/whispert...

Glide Thread: by Hab & Dash https://www.habanddash.com/ also available on Amazon.com

Straight rulers: 8” Ideal Quilt Angel Edition https://stores.sewverysmooth.com/8-id...

Curved Rulers: Ronda’s Rulers https://quiltersrule.com/ProductThumb...

Quilting Stencils: https://www.quiltingstencils.com/

Blue Line Eraser Products (to remove markings without washing):
https://bluelineeraser.com/

Bohn Chalk Pencil: https://www.amazon.com/BOHIN-Chalk-Pe...

Dritz Purple Disappearing Ink Marking Pen, https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-677-60-D...

EZ Quilting Blue Water Soluble Marking Pen (submerge in water to remove!)
https://www.amazon.com/Wrights-882300...