The good new is that there is a technique that doesn’t require marking at all! The very dark color fabric has a problem- it’s difficult to see the design through it and you need a good marker to transfer and keep visible the design. How to transfer the design on black (or difficult) fabric without a marker- with stitching! It also contrasts nicely with fabrics in any color.īold, dark colors for background – like black – offers even a more dramatic look. This fabric has the advantage that you can easily see through it, making transferring the design from paper to it easier. I use a light color fabric as background often in my quilts. I avoid using prints with big designs and bold colors as background. The applique design should be the focal point of the quilt, so make sure there is a contrast between the background fabric and the fabrics for appliques.Īs a general rule, for my applique quilts, I like to use solid fabric or tone-on-tone fabrics or fabric with small prints. Press following manufacturer’s instructions. Cut the fusible web out roughly place the fusible web templates, rough side down, to the wrong side of the corresponding fabric.(the vice-versa works too – the reverse of pattern on fabric and the pattern on fusible web- it depends on how your design comes on paper). Reverse the pattern and transfer all the pieces to the paper side of the fusible web, leaving some space between the pieces.Transfer it to the background fabric (using a light box or the window), using the washable marker.How to make fusible raw edge applique quilts They are cheap and come in many colors see here more information about them. I use washable markers designed specifically for kids. Before starting to make the quilt, make sure the marking lines wash out completely. Wash the fabric the same way you will wash the quilt.
Test how your marking pen reacts to ironing. You will be ironing over the markings, so make sure you have a marking pen that does not disappear with heat, but can be washed out when you are finished with the quilt. You have to mark the design on fabric and then fuse the applique pieces onto it.
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