I save those tiny bits of fusible in a container and when I have a tissue pattern that I love and want to use repeatedly, I fuse those to the back crazy quilt style with just a smidge of overlap. Interfacing on the back of tissue paper is somewhat magical. It folds up easier and doesn’t take up any more space. It doesn’t get damaged by pins anymore. It smooths out nice and flat onto your fabric and doesn’t shift around. If I don’t have enough interfacing scraps to cover the whole back, I make sure that I get some on all the edges I might want to put a pin into and a few pieces scattered in the middle. In all honesty though … if I’m really going to be using a pattern a lot, I have been known to go buy brand new interfacing to cover the back because I truly love how it changes that paper into a more durable and easy to use pattern. My time has value and more than covers the cost of some cheap interfacing.
These are excellent and amazing tips Cynthia! And all new to me. I do use bits of interfacing and overlap them when I don't have a big enough piece but reinforcing with tissue paper is brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Janet - I hope my lesson learned saves someone else the trouble. I'm really glad I picked out the straight stitching and re-did it with the blanket stitch. It looked so much better.
It was nice to see how the straight topstitching looked vs. the blanket stitch. I agree with you in the final decision to use the blanket stitch. Nice look with quilting, too! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks Linda! I usually make my videos in real time, so the mistakes are real! And I figure if I've learned something, maybe others will too! Thanks for watching.
Hi Patricia - I can confirm that they make great gifts! As we were leaving Australia, Jason and I both wanted to give a number of gifts and these table runners were on that list! They were really well received. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video. I want to make myself a table runner and thus might be the pattern. Lately I’ve been making fabric out of my scraps and I actually used my lemon peel this week. The scraps with a few additional matching fabrics would make a cute matching pillow cover to match the table runner;)
Michelle, a great video and I love the fabric. I like the simplicity of the appliqué. Thank you so much for posting the pattern for everyone. You are so generous to go that extra mile. Have a great week. 🎶💐💖🫂
Beautiful work! I’ve had an orange peel for some time but have been somewhat intimidated by it! Thank you for the precise instructions. I will give it a try soon!
Hi Janice - I hope you will give it a try! It wasn't too challenging. And learn from my mistake in terms of finishing the edges - use a zig zag or blanket stitch rather than just a straight stitch. Thanks for watching.
Great video Michelle,, instead of trimming that seam allowance, i cut around it with pinking shears.... no need to cut notches for the turn around. the burrs on the under side of the sewing; i find that only happens to me when i use the machines, thread cutter. After each use of the the thread cutter - the next sewing I start gets that burr. Same happens with my Janome. When I cut the threads with my snips there's no burr. technology is marvelous(er) in one way than another??? 😍 The table runner looks great!!! xoxo e.
Hi Vee - these are amazing insights!! I will definitely experiment with the cutter and see if just clipping makes a difference with the bird's nests I end up with. I never thought of that as a reason, but it makes sense. And pinking shears are also an excellent idea! Thanks so much!
Hi MIchelle! Of course I have this template, I think I have them all, lol! Your runners are beautiful; that fabric is spectacular. Your instructions and helpful hints were spot on. When you showed the runner at the beginning, I thought, I'd use a decorative stitch on the edge, and sure enough, you did that. I think I remembered that from a similar result I had in the past. Well done!
Hi Beth! Of course you have the template!! 🤣🤣Thanks for your kind comments. I almost always film in real time, so the mistakes are real! I hope others are able to learn from my mistakes and I love the new ideas and insights viewer share with me. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Cynthia! I bought a bundle pack of templates a few years ago (likely on sale??) and now that I have them, I'm determined to do something with them! I like how this turned out and I can see myself using it again.
I save those tiny bits of fusible in a container and when I have a tissue pattern that I love and want to use repeatedly, I fuse those to the back crazy quilt style with just a smidge of overlap.
Interfacing on the back of tissue paper is somewhat magical. It folds up easier and doesn’t take up any more space. It doesn’t get damaged by pins anymore. It smooths out nice and flat onto your fabric and doesn’t shift around.
If I don’t have enough interfacing scraps to cover the whole back, I make sure that I get some on all the edges I might want to put a pin into and a few pieces scattered in the middle. In all honesty though … if I’m really going to be using a pattern a lot, I have been known to go buy brand new interfacing to cover the back because I truly love how it changes that paper into a more durable and easy to use pattern. My time has value and more than covers the cost of some cheap interfacing.
These are excellent and amazing tips Cynthia! And all new to me. I do use bits of interfacing and overlap them when I don't have a big enough piece but reinforcing with tissue paper is brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
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Очень интересная техника,спасибо за идею.Очень красивая дорожка на стол.
Thank-you!
Love the orange peel. I do like the blanket stitch much better. Thank you.
Hi Janet - I hope my lesson learned saves someone else the trouble. I'm really glad I picked out the straight stitching and re-did it with the blanket stitch. It looked so much better.
It was nice to see how the straight topstitching looked vs. the blanket stitch. I agree with you in the final decision to use the blanket stitch. Nice look with quilting, too! Thanks for the tips!
Thanks Linda! I usually make my videos in real time, so the mistakes are real! And I figure if I've learned something, maybe others will too! Thanks for watching.
I love the fabric you used. Beautiful table runner. Thank you
Thanks Evelyn - it's a fun and easy pattern. I hope you give it a try.
I love the fabrics you selected and appreciate all the tips❣️ The table runner is beautiful. Thanks for the free pattern.
Thanks for watching Marsha! I hope you give this a try.
Great easy project, would make lovely gifts Michelle. Christmas is coming up hmmmmm……….. ❤
Hi Patricia - I can confirm that they make great gifts! As we were leaving Australia, Jason and I both wanted to give a number of gifts and these table runners were on that list! They were really well received. Thanks for watching!
This is my first time seeing you. I absolutely enjoyed your clear,easy to follow instruction’s. Can’t wait to be a follower and try your technique.
Thanks so much Louise! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you will check out others on my channel. Happy sewing!
Soooo BEAUTIFUL❤. It reminds me of a cathedral window.
Thanks Stella! I like the illusion - do you see circles or do you see an "x"? Thanks for watching.
I see X and O's. You are so cleaver and fast, so gifted. My mother was talented the same way. I inherited the same gifts except being fast.
Thank you for the video. I want to make myself a table runner and thus might be the pattern.
Lately I’ve been making fabric out of my scraps and I actually used my lemon peel this week. The scraps with a few additional matching fabrics would make a cute matching pillow cover to match the table runner;)
Thanks sounds like a great idea Marcella! I love the idea of scrappy shapes....hummm.... I might have to give that a try! Thanks for watching.
Michelle, a great video and I love the fabric. I like the simplicity of the appliqué. Thank you so much for posting the pattern for everyone. You are so generous to go that extra mile. Have a great week. 🎶💐💖🫂
Hi Carla! Thanks for your message and I'm glad you like the pattern. I hope you will give it a try. Hope all is well with you.
I love using the blanket stitch for appliqué. I just think it gives it a more finished look!😊
Hi Laura - now that I've learned the hard way, I completely agree!! 🤣
Beautiful work! I’ve had an orange peel for some time but have been somewhat intimidated by it! Thank you for the precise instructions. I will give it a try soon!
Hi Janice - I hope you will give it a try! It wasn't too challenging. And learn from my mistake in terms of finishing the edges - use a zig zag or blanket stitch rather than just a straight stitch. Thanks for watching.
Great video Michelle,, instead of trimming that seam allowance, i cut around it with pinking shears.... no need to cut notches for the turn around.
the burrs on the under side of the sewing; i find that only happens to me when i use the machines, thread cutter. After each use of the the thread cutter - the next sewing I start gets that burr. Same happens with my Janome. When I cut the threads with my snips there's no burr.
technology is marvelous(er) in one way than another??? 😍
The table runner looks great!!! xoxo e.
Hi Vee - these are amazing insights!! I will definitely experiment with the cutter and see if just clipping makes a difference with the bird's nests I end up with. I never thought of that as a reason, but it makes sense. And pinking shears are also an excellent idea! Thanks so much!
Very nice Michelle a teflon foot can help with your bunching
Hi Debee - that's a great tip. I'm not familiar with a teflon foot, but will definitely check it out.
Beautiful use of orange peel my ruler I need to use is a 60deg triangle ruler.
Hi Sylvia - thanks for watching! I have some 60 degree rulers I need to make better use of as well. Hopefully soon!
Hi MIchelle! Of course I have this template, I think I have them all, lol! Your runners are beautiful; that fabric is spectacular. Your instructions and helpful hints were spot on. When you showed the runner at the beginning, I thought, I'd use a decorative stitch on the edge, and sure enough, you did that. I think I remembered that from a similar result I had in the past. Well done!
Hi Beth! Of course you have the template!! 🤣🤣Thanks for your kind comments. I almost always film in real time, so the mistakes are real! I hope others are able to learn from my mistakes and I love the new ideas and insights viewer share with me. Thanks for watching.
@@bitspiecesquilting Is the fabric your Aboriginal from Australia? It's so beautiful!
Pretty table runner, thank you for sharing. I will try to make it very soon 😊
Thanks Amal! I hope you enjoy the pattern!
I don't think I have this ruler in my collection. Turned out lovely. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Cynthia! I bought a bundle pack of templates a few years ago (likely on sale??) and now that I have them, I'm determined to do something with them! I like how this turned out and I can see myself using it again.
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Thanks Jeane!
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Thanks Arvetta!