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Idaho Lily Applique Finished

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The machine applique of my Kim Diehl Idaho LIly project is done!  It wasn't too bad, really.  My skills are not the greatest, but I think with practice I could be a lot better.  The thing that makes this thing pretty fool proof is 1) getting your  machine zig zag stitch just right, 2) getting your applique piece edges turned under perfectly, and 3) using Sulky Invisible thread in the color Smoke (for the dark fabric pieces).  I swear the combination of those three factors makes the stitch truly invisible.

Tips:  (1) machine stitch settings for most sewing machines are- zig zag stitch width "1", stitch length "1", and tension "1".  Kim said if you have a Bernina, thread the bobbin thread through the little eye of the bobbin cover and you may not need to adjust your tension.  "1"s across the board worked for my little Janome.

Steady Betty helped me with tip (2).  Also I really liked using a regular glue stick to make those crisply pressed edges stay put.  

As for the thread  Tip (3), –Sulky Invisible Smoke (I got mine at Joanne's) is absolutely invisible.  You may want to ask a grand child to thread your needle.  I seriously could not see the thread to put it through!  It is like sewing with a hair or spider web.

So, if you follow those guidelines, even if you are an amateur like me, you will get good results!

In much sadder news, did you hear that Rosie of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company passed away a week or so ago?  She had been Carrie Nelson's faithful companion for 15 years.  Carrie named her company for Rosie, took her just about everywhere, and if a dog could have been any more beloved by its owner, I just can't imagine it.  I was greatly grieved to hear that Rosie is gone.

33 responses to “Idaho Lily Applique Finished”

  1. It is really pretty. I have never been brave enough to try machine appliqué but I do think your hints would help me a lot. yes, I sent Carrie a note. Such a sad time for her . Rosie seemed like such a wonderful companion. have a good one.
    Mary

  2. It is really pretty. I have never been brave enough to try machine appliqué but I do think your hints would help me a lot. yes, I sent Carrie a note. Such a sad time for her . Rosie seemed like such a wonderful companion. have a good one.
    Mary

  3. It is really pretty. I have never been brave enough to try machine appliqué but I do think your hints would help me a lot. yes, I sent Carrie a note. Such a sad time for her . Rosie seemed like such a wonderful companion. have a good one.
    Mary

  7. LOVE your Idaho Lily blocks!! Applause, applause!!
    Thanks for the tips and machine settings for this invisible applique technique.
    Deep sympathy to Carrie in the loss of her beloved and faithful friend Rosie. Our sweet kids with and without fur are just irreplaceable.
    Hugs!

  8. LOVE your Idaho Lily blocks!! Applause, applause!!
    Thanks for the tips and machine settings for this invisible applique technique.
    Deep sympathy to Carrie in the loss of her beloved and faithful friend Rosie. Our sweet kids with and without fur are just irreplaceable.
    Hugs!

  9. LOVE your Idaho Lily blocks!! Applause, applause!!
    Thanks for the tips and machine settings for this invisible applique technique.
    Deep sympathy to Carrie in the loss of her beloved and faithful friend Rosie. Our sweet kids with and without fur are just irreplaceable.
    Hugs!

  10. Your Idaho Lilly turned out great, Nicole! I’ve yet to look at mine since we got home. So sad to know this will be our last year for the Buggy Barn. And even sadder about Carrie’s beloved Rosie. 🙁

  11. Your Idaho Lilly turned out great, Nicole! I’ve yet to look at mine since we got home. So sad to know this will be our last year for the Buggy Barn. And even sadder about Carrie’s beloved Rosie. 🙁

  12. Your Idaho Lilly turned out great, Nicole! I’ve yet to look at mine since we got home. So sad to know this will be our last year for the Buggy Barn. And even sadder about Carrie’s beloved Rosie. 🙁

  16. Thanks for the tips, your Idaho Lily turned out great. Yes, I had heard about Rosie and am still torn up about it. She was such a beautiful companion.

  17. Thanks for the tips, your Idaho Lily turned out great. Yes, I had heard about Rosie and am still torn up about it. She was such a beautiful companion.

  18. Thanks for the tips, your Idaho Lily turned out great. Yes, I had heard about Rosie and am still torn up about it. She was such a beautiful companion.

  22. Your Idaho Lilly turned out very nice! Thank you for the tips.
    Very sad about Rosie. Will miss hearing about her and seeing her pictures. A difficult time for Carrie. 🙁
    Buggy Barn is closing?

  23. Your Idaho Lilly turned out very nice! Thank you for the tips.
    Very sad about Rosie. Will miss hearing about her and seeing her pictures. A difficult time for Carrie. 🙁
    Buggy Barn is closing?

  24. Your Idaho Lilly turned out very nice! Thank you for the tips.
    Very sad about Rosie. Will miss hearing about her and seeing her pictures. A difficult time for Carrie. 🙁
    Buggy Barn is closing?

  31. Your Idaho Lilly is beautiful. My machine isn’t playing very nice with the monofilament threads…my older machine had absolutely no issues with it.
    I’m so sorry to hear about Rosie…it’s heartbreaking to lose our furry family members. I’ll say a prayer for Carrie.

  32. Your Idaho Lilly is beautiful. My machine isn’t playing very nice with the monofilament threads…my older machine had absolutely no issues with it.
    I’m so sorry to hear about Rosie…it’s heartbreaking to lose our furry family members. I’ll say a prayer for Carrie.

  33. Your Idaho Lilly is beautiful. My machine isn’t playing very nice with the monofilament threads…my older machine had absolutely no issues with it.
    I’m so sorry to hear about Rosie…it’s heartbreaking to lose our furry family members. I’ll say a prayer for Carrie.