chickenscratch Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 When making a top from the McKenna Ryan kit, which is the best fusible to use? What is the best way to quilt it? Will it be washable, or will the edges of the appliques ravel? Has anybody every made one with a needle turn applique technique? Sorry for all the questions, but I got an entire kit with the patterns and the special fabrics and I would like to do something with it other than have it stored in a plastic crate (where it has been for 2 years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I have made them before very small pieces so needle turn would take forever I used heat and bond lite when I did it and did a stitch along the edge to hold it also a little thread painting I would not say this is washable fraying would occur if you did which kit do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 It's the one with the deer, ducks, etc. I would have to dig it out to see. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I've used steam a seam 2 on McKenna Ryans. I like to stitch around all the edges before it gets quilted, to hold them down and minimize fraying. I do not consider them washable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 I've used steam a seam 2 and liked it. I've also used misty fuse and won't be using it again. It just didn't hold well enough and I had little pieces falling off before I could get it quilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 My favorite is Misty Fuse. It's very soft and light-weight. You do, however have to get some parchment paper or something of the sort in order to use it. It has no paper backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 McKenna Ryan considers her quilts to be art quilts that will not be washed - she mentions this in her patterns. A long time ago I needle turned some deer and elk and still have those hanging on a wall. I have recently done several with fusible web and I quilt the edges with clear thread as she recommends. Decide if you want an heirloom or a wall hanging just for fun and then you will know what type of applique to choose. I have tried many fusibles and still haven't found one I am in love with. Go with a light weight for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Here's a closeup shot of the wall art quilt I did with Misty Fuse. I stitched close to the edge of these sunflowers on the longarm. It's been a couple of years now. Since it's not washed, nor will it be, it still looks like the day I quilted it. I will say with Misty Fuse the needle didn't gum up at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thanks ladies. I will probably work on it over Christmas vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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