tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post6654682655944061002..comments2024-01-29T05:38:19.657-06:00Comments on Cupcakes 'n Daisies: Working with wool . . .Thelmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11784898132123339891noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-6804367356841891102014-03-04T18:22:03.594-06:002014-03-04T18:22:03.594-06:00I would guess it's one of three things, your f...I would guess it's one of three things, your fusible is of poor quality, I use Steam A Seam 2, your fusible is old, or your iron is not warm enough. How frustrating, good luck!Thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11784898132123339891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-36909014638529721372014-03-04T15:25:15.658-06:002014-03-04T15:25:15.658-06:00I am having difficulty getting the fusible to hold...I am having difficulty getting the fusible to hold the wool onto the cotton while I get it stitched down. What am I doing wrong? THanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-68044299748991746632012-08-31T12:57:38.170-05:002012-08-31T12:57:38.170-05:00Up my needle gets. Have fun. It's such a r...Up my needle gets. Have fun. It's such a relaxing hobby!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196400722680422737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-70483154423885932512012-08-31T12:52:32.951-05:002012-08-31T12:52:32.951-05:00I am a wool addict. There, I said it! Ha! I...I am a wool addict. There, I said it! Ha! If you go to my blog, look on the sidebar for "wool tutorial". It might answer some of your questions. I prefer the glue to the fusible because I don't like how goopedAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196400722680422737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-77481967136998893532012-08-31T12:49:56.072-05:002012-08-31T12:49:56.072-05:00I am a wool addict. There, I said it! Ha! I...I am a wool addict. There, I said it! Ha! If you go to my blog, look on the sidebar for "wool tutorial". It might answer some of your questions. I prefer the glue to the fusible because I don't like how goopedAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196400722680422737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-29295008763011839762012-08-30T20:36:00.783-05:002012-08-30T20:36:00.783-05:00I like using fusible, keeps the edges cleaner. Tha...I like using fusible, keeps the edges cleaner. That's how I was taught. I know what you mean, a FQ is about $22/$25. So much fun though!Auntie Pamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918427648338806731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-13036544613384881992012-08-30T11:53:19.328-05:002012-08-30T11:53:19.328-05:00I love applique work & love wool the best! I ...I love applique work & love wool the best! I am truly hooked! I find it difficult to find felted wool in my part of Canada but I have resorted to felting some wools myself. It's fun & very inexpensive. <br />MaureenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-67980426791503444392012-08-30T07:43:37.680-05:002012-08-30T07:43:37.680-05:00Reading your blog reminded me that I had purchased...Reading your blog reminded me that I had purchased a kit at the Hampton Show and stuck it in a drawer...somewhere. I love the look of wool pieces. I need to find that kit...as if I need to start another new project at this time!!<br /><br />Gloria<br />gyates625@bellsouth.netGloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506010269503698557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-63645944469599497792012-08-29T22:51:24.034-05:002012-08-29T22:51:24.034-05:00Your 1st project looks fantastic. I have a couple ...Your 1st project looks fantastic. I have a couple of recommendations for keeping the cost of materials reasonable and a way to speed-up the process. I use Maywood Woolies Flannels rather than expensive wool. The finished look is very comparable and Woolies sell for about $11/yd.. I am sure a purists would be appalled, but rather than spending all the time basting I use a fusible called Steam-Away Lite. It is a fusible that allows you to be able to reposition your pieces several times before a final ironing permanently bonds them ( can even be washed after that). I found that the thin adhesive this prooduct uses allows the needle to glide easily thorugh the layers of fabric. Bonnie Sullivan taught a class out here at the Pine Needle Quilt Shop several years ago and I do believe that she used Woolies for that class. This beautiful line of plush flannels come in a vast aray of solids and patterns and the reasonable cost makes it possible to produce many projects for less than the cost of one small wool one. Give it a try, I think you will be delighted with the beautiful and speedy results. Ellen in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484004145095198712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-69703430075790157412012-08-29T21:48:01.715-05:002012-08-29T21:48:01.715-05:00I've been to the Buggy Barn show a couple of t...I've been to the Buggy Barn show a couple of times. Wasn't able to make it this year. I love wool applique and when I first started I used glue and then my friend showed me the fusible and I love it much more. Your project is looking fantastic.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854012098533662222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-89336519874525058512012-08-29T20:57:10.492-05:002012-08-29T20:57:10.492-05:00I love working with wool. It is so hard to find i...I love working with wool. It is so hard to find in my area. I brought a kit with Christmas ornaments a few years ago and loved the ease of working with it.<br />I adore the snowmen! :)<br />Hugs,<br />DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375657997821880949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-87412997900527878972012-08-29T19:28:49.542-05:002012-08-29T19:28:49.542-05:00Sounds like you guys had such a great trip! I love...Sounds like you guys had such a great trip! I love the voodoo doll comment :) I also love the shops in Spokane, they've got a nice variety!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166989410057397766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-61790885790908272012012-08-29T17:25:47.835-05:002012-08-29T17:25:47.835-05:00I have a "pear" wool project that has sa...I have a "pear" wool project that has sat on my shelf for 2 years--time to get off my butt and make it!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-2344031472787889752012-08-29T17:19:55.531-05:002012-08-29T17:19:55.531-05:00
When I made my wool wreath picture last year, I u...<br />When I made my wool wreath picture last year, I used the fusible method, which I found worked well. An additioanl advantage of it is that it helps prevent fraying, though the wool pieces tend not to fray anyway. Enjoy!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585773626369107567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-37118070091997750372012-08-29T13:24:06.427-05:002012-08-29T13:24:06.427-05:00The wool work intrigues me. Snowmen and wool go to...The wool work intrigues me. Snowmen and wool go together. Love it! The polka dot cat piece made me smile. :-)Jean(ie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15896800216435689040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-15475238729797660902012-08-29T12:08:23.923-05:002012-08-29T12:08:23.923-05:00Has anyone had trouble with moths or bugs eating t...Has anyone had trouble with moths or bugs eating the wool? I bought wool about 5 years ago and had it on an open shelf in my stash closet. When I was digging through the stash a while ago, I pulled it out and some pieces were eaten. Not all the way through, but some pieces were pitted. And not all the pieces in the stash. I threw it away. I see all the projects on line and think about that. All that work, and what if the bugs get to it? I'll stick to my cottons. Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237265302912475728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-91695004457839636222012-08-29T10:35:16.082-05:002012-08-29T10:35:16.082-05:00I started working with wool a little over a year a...I started working with wool a little over a year ago and I now have more wool projects than cotton! I use the fusible. As others have said, it gives a nice clean finish. If the pieces are large, I cut out the middle of the fusible (leaving around a 1/4" on the edge) This keeps the wool a little softer and alot easier to stitch when you have multiple layers. Your project looks great...Good luck with it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-22718837334463506422012-08-29T10:12:20.781-05:002012-08-29T10:12:20.781-05:00I also use the fusible web not glue. I am slowly ...I also use the fusible web not glue. I am slowly working on my 1st wool applique project and love it but it is pricey $$$$$<br /><br />Sounds like you had a wonderful week :-DSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15296551063941603685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-91642598629847740572012-08-29T10:04:08.552-05:002012-08-29T10:04:08.552-05:00I know this sounds crazy but a very good friend of...I know this sounds crazy but a very good friend of mine does lots and lots of beautiful wool projects and she staples her wool to the background. After it is sewn she takes the staples out and you can't see where they were. Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641686722997805556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-5962988650919885652012-08-29T09:25:00.920-05:002012-08-29T09:25:00.920-05:00I've done a fair amount of wool and have alway...I've done a fair amount of wool and have always used fusible web and hand buttonholed. Over time my stitches became really precise. Here's one of my wool projects: http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/2662/3348/1600/573608/Woolly%20Garden.jpg which came as a kit each month and here's the other one http://bp1.blogger.com/_a89E6VQeHnc/RldWEdYHqEI/AAAAAAAAAfE/qzh3fNw66ZQ/s1600-h/garden+quilt.jpg where I bought the fabrics myself. Now you've got me thinking of doing another wool project!!Nancy Near Philadelphiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-61106468105241153172012-08-29T08:32:04.862-05:002012-08-29T08:32:04.862-05:00Interesting comments on using the fusible material...Interesting comments on using the fusible materials. Looks like we have one more class to take now.<br />Your snow people look like voodoo dolls with all those pins!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09440749267288259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-15703820941977876652012-08-29T08:19:46.827-05:002012-08-29T08:19:46.827-05:00Fusible all the way, Thelma!!! It's so easy to...Fusible all the way, Thelma!!! It's so easy to work and gives your piece a nice finished look. It makes it a great project to travel with once it's fused. Lite Steam a Seam 2. It is the method Lisa Bongean suggest for all her wool projects. I warn you, wool appliqué is addictive!!! I just got my little sis, Kristin doing it and she LOVES IT! Your project is beautiful!!!Linda https://www.blogger.com/profile/05895441160458124219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-42252277384645313632012-08-29T07:24:26.983-05:002012-08-29T07:24:26.983-05:00Isn't wool applique the best!? I love it. I ...Isn't wool applique the best!? I love it. I use Steam-A-Seam Light 2 for all of my wool applique. I tried just pinning the pieces on but the SAS works better for me. I have 3 different wool projects on my design wall - I think I'm hooked on wool!Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-70227718952269144282012-08-29T07:07:22.671-05:002012-08-29T07:07:22.671-05:00I have never done this kind of project before eith...I have never done this kind of project before either. Have been resisting since I love quilting so much, but the patterns are so cute!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1282341523536457596.post-45204743659141475222012-08-29T06:48:05.619-05:002012-08-29T06:48:05.619-05:00I have done some of the wool projects and much pre...I have done some of the wool projects and much prefer the use of the fusible wool applique shapes. Mostly what I have done has been through www.RaspberryRabbits.com and her Folk Art Fusion method. I agree with you - it is an expensive art. Glad you stepped out and tried it - now you know. Judy CJudyCinNChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060154939964224886noreply@blogger.com