This project file was started so I could play with beaded applique borders, in particular, getting around corners.
String of beads, no matter how I tangle them up, are my favourite traditional style applique quilts to play with virtually, as well as in real life.
The applique was originally turned applique, either needle turn or folded and tacked before stitching, but now I can fuse the beads onto the background, and stitch by hand or machine. The quickest is to use a narrow zigzag by machine, and I like buttonhole stitch by hand.
They would also be easy machine quilting motifs, and of course would also be great for hand quilting.
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I like turned edge applique but it is very time intensive compared to fusible. My favorite stitch is the buttonhole stitch around applique and doing it by hand is very relaxing for me. What size are the beads that you use in your quilts. I recently bought an appli-quick tool and thought maybe I could turn a bunch of beads using that and then hand applique them on.
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Cindy,
The beads I use are 2 inches long, and 3/4 inch wide, though I have varied it slightly in real quilts. Using fusibles means no bulky corner folds to get right, but would be interested to know how you find the appli-quick tool. Stitching by hand is my favourite way of fixing down any applique!
Judy B
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