Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Sticking them in place
In some ways this is easier to stick the trapunto shapes on the back of the top, but not on this quilt. When I've done it this way before, it's not been on a quilt where the trapunto cutting will show on the front. Even that would not be too great a problem if the shapes weren't so large, particularly those big feathers which go round the corners on the border. I'm finding I have to stick one or two down then wait a good ten minutes for it to dry enough so I can move to another area. Love these Scotch glue sticks from Costco. Although they say permanent, they do wash out. With the ironing board set up so I can watch the tennis at Wimbledon, it's quite a good way to spend the afternoons.
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I had avoided those glue sticks because they said permanent. Thanks for letting us know they aren't. Good luck with those feathers. Oh have you tried 505 spray baste for the larger pieces? It's worked for me and might go a little quicker.
ReplyDeleteI'm confused. You are putting the pieces on top of the top?
ReplyDeleteI am sure that it will look wonderful when you have finished it - your work is consistently beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSally, your work is always incredible, and I'm sure this one will be worth all the trials and tribulations it's given you! Can't wait to see it completed.
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