Free-Motion Applique Tutorial-Tea Time!

[@elaineforan4751]

I hope you know how inspirational you are Julia. I just finished an applique cow cushion inspired by you and i love it. Im currently designing a penguin hot water bottle cover for my daughter. Thanks for your instruction and inspiration.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for your comment! I’m so glad you find my videos inspirational. Your water bottle project sounds intriguing 😊

[@sewknitcro]

Julia, I love to watch you work, your ideas are amazing. Thank you for sharing!!!! You also have beautiful hands!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

What a wonderful compliment on my hands! Working with fabric and batting is very "drying" and I have found that my hands need lots of moisture. (Plus my age is showing LOL) Have a great day, Julia

[@laurawhittaker7217]

This is just awesome! I always love the perfectly imperfect look aka whimsical 😊

[@Queenread82]

Thanks for saying that about the regular heat n bond, I didn't know it was not for fabric sewing.

[@Germie2352]

I am trying to find out all I can on free quilting appliqués and just came across your video. Your video was well made, clear and easy to understand. Great job! And yes I did learn something new! Thanks for posting,

[@stitchesbyjulia]

You are so welcome! I am glad you found my video helpful. FM stitching is so fun! And addicting:)

[@sheilaperl4155]

I really like all the different stamps and pens you use to make your projects, this pillow is wonderful!

[@debihall1697]

I LOVE your creativity.. Always look forward to your tutorials!!!!!!

[@OHlookSHINYthing]

Just discovered this today; very nice. I guess it showed up because I was searching for ideas on appliqué. Now I gotta try this - but I don't have one of those cool little machines you used to cut the cups out with. I guess I'll have to figure out how to freehand it.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, you can get some ideas on cup images from Pinterest or Google Images. Thanks for watching!

[@simonethpereira3219]

Hi Julia. Loved it. Tks for the directions. 🥰 Simone from Brasil (May, 2021)

[@tuthillg]

Adorable! Can't wait to try this! TFS the inspiration, Julia!

[@pascalepowell193]

Love your design and the black stitching!

[@debbierohleder2948]

Beautiful. You are so talented.

[@MultiRusty50]

I love this video

[@sharondavidson7072]

Another cute project.I really like how you made the teabag string...

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you! 😊

[@thecozymakercompany9676]

lovely fingernail polish!! 💅🥰

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Hi Julia this is one of my most favourite designs and yours is beautiful. I think the stamps also add a really interesting textural background. A lovely gift for some lucky person. A fabulous tutorial as always Julia, thank you. Hugs and loves alwaysxxxxx🙋🏻😘❤️

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Dorothy, This is one of my favorite dies too. I've used it with paper for cards also. Have a great day! Julia

[@zalmurithebhel7199]

Hey I just discovered your channel n immediately fell in love

[@conniesmith9989]

Hi. Hello. Howdy. You are very gifted and talented. Thank you for sharing...Later.

[@valerieoldham9094]

So cool!!!

[@nolacampbell534]

I love this pillow and the coordinating pit pen additions.

[@huladiva25]

This is so adorable! I love it and I will make one like this for my mom, she's a tea lover. I also saw your little camper one, which I will make fo me because we have a little camper and it will look so cute in it. Thanks for sharing!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching and happy sewing!

[@marianrooth9514]

5/16/2020 I am finally going to try this today with my embroidery of the stacked tea cups. I love your work.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Marian, How are you doing? It sounds like you are staying creative and thats the best thing to do during this uncertain time. I am trying to make a decision on my summer shop. I am hold off on opening for a couple more weeks. I don't want to catch something and bring it home! Stay safe, Julia

[@holdmyyarn]

I just did a jelly roll quilt with those Moda fabrics! Cute pillow!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I love these fabrics! I've reordered a couple of times:)

[@coldteastudios]

I love your technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@faizuarts]

Beautiful

[@bnyzhny]

SOOO DELIGHTED to see this GENIUS tute of yours cited in my most recent Bernita We All Sew email, Julia!!!🥰👏🥰👏

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Oh my! That is so cool!

[@julieanngriffin4970]

Love, love, love this! Thank you x

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@holdmyyarn]

You’re so creative! Thanks for sharing!

[@aditibarua2093]

Awesome work. Thanks dear for sharing

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching! Julia

[@quinquinn8659]

thanks so much , this is great. actually following you on Pinterest too and your design here caught my eye today on youtube.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@litawalters4387]

So cute, love it.

[@irenehageman715]

Hi Julia , I love your tutorials .....

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@AnadeOliveira74]

Beautiful, Julia! Thanks for share... :)

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment:)

[@bhawkins4982]

Such a great tutorial...thank you!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Lovely Julia. Thank you so much 😊

[@gloriagonsalves8286]

Love your work! Thanks for sharing.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words! Julia

[@marysaw3920]

I just love the tea cups so beautiful. I wish that Accuquilt had these.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for watching. Sometimes I think there's too many die-cut systems LOL! Julia

[@Lucita3]

soo cute, thanks for sharing! you are very talented!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Happy stitching- Julia

[@lauriefilatoff9514]

Oh so pretty! Love all your videos!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Love it Julia, thankyou !

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Happy Creating! Julia

[@jeanneluddeni5159]

I’m a new sub also just love your videos yah I’m learning something new

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi! And welcome! So glad you are enjoying the videos. It's great having viewers with the same passions.

[@kellyhipkins5616]

Awsome !!! So cute

[@Irmaglau]

Love it!!!!!

[@eileengabrovic6084]

Love this

[@Vintagekindagirl3]

I love your tutorials

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Thank you so much for watching! So glad you like the videos. Julia

[@msdeedee1808]

How did I MISS your channel?? Ugh, nevah again. I'm a new subscriber now!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for subscribing and taking the time to comment. It really helps grow my channel. Julia

[@bsdrive]

Love this.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for watching Brenda! Julia

[@margeryciambra7344]

I love this video…. Would you be able to tell me where I can purchase the teacup die… I love all your videos.. thank you. Margy.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, The die I used is discontinued-ugh! Micheal's carry a different one- here is the link:www.michaels.com/product/tea-cup-bigz-die---sizzix-76386167179018243

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Love the tea cups and the pillow. Really sweet. :-)

[@EpicPadfoot42]

Great 👍 work

[@filipinasimplelivinginthep4477]

I would love to learn this❤️

[@ruthcowley8849]

Interesting.

[@90OT]

Amazing , Thank you.

[@beagangraham1443]

that is SO cute

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching! Julia

[@kathyvalentine1543]

Amazing!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks so much for watching! Julia

[@odeliasimonec7236]

Wow. Cool.

[@beatrizleiva5641]

Omg I love it....what the name of the cutter machine,

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI, I use the Sizzix BigShot. I've had mine for 12+ years. It's a workhorse! Thanks for watching- Julia

[@irisshell7671]

Formidable‼️‼️‼️👏👏👏🎩🎩🎩🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MilaBali]

Как здорово!!!

[@DianneR-ei2zu]

That look good on a apson

[@marilynvires1456]

Cute

[@patskelton4202]

Coffee, 😊Please!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I so agree! I go to bed at night looking forward to my morning coffee!

[@karlachamorrobozo2406]

Como se llama ese papel?

[@Harphoney]

Do the edges fray after it’s washed with this method?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, This is raw edge appliqué, yes there is fraying.

[@patyalarcon8070]

Subtítulos por favor 🙏 me encantan tus vídeos !!

[@marianrooth9514]

7/3/2020. Friday night with Julia. Thanks.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Marian! So glad I can keep you company on a Friday night :)

[@TheDeb1009]

This is a nice video. The thread looks a little heavier. Can you tell me what kind of thread you used and your stitch length? Thank you.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Deb, I am using regular all purpose thread by Coats and Clark. I set my stitch length to 0 when I am doing my free motion stitching. My feed dogs are dropped, so I do all the moving. Happy creating! Julia

[@TheDeb1009]

Thank you for your help!

[@nan7503]

What happens when we wash these? Do they fray like crazy

[@stitchesbyjulia]

This is raw edge appliqué so it will fray. Certain fabrics will fray more than others. I love using homespun shirting fabrics that fray like crazy adding wonderful texture. High end quilting cottons will fray less. It depends on the look you want.

[@janetteaguirre-terry2986]

Can I use Pelion wonder under? TFS another awesome vid.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, yes you can!

[@brendabiffibaldovino8306]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@luv2skrap]

Hi Julia, I'm so in love with all your free motion projects! I'm trying it out as I'm a beginner at sewing n my thread keeps jamming up in the bobbin area, do you keep your machine at a certain tension for free motion?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I'm so excited that you are trying free motion. Here are the steps I take: Disengage the feed dogs, (mine has a lever to lower them) , use your free motion foot, lower your foot, set the length to 0. I do not adjust the tension. When you foot is lowered, it show barely touch your fabric. You should be able to move your fabric freely. The thing that takes the most practice is the movement. Keep it moving, you'll get the hand/ eye coordination with practice. I hope this helps. Julia

[@luv2skrap]

@@stitchesbyjulia thank you so much for the response, I moved to a different machine n it went sooo much better on that one, it's hard but I'll keep practicing! Your videos inspire me to keep trying so keep those videos coming 😁.

[@poocky100]

So if I'm making a table topper and I have the word "eat" to applique in raw edge I make my quilt sandwich first right? And then I free motion stitch around it right? Thanking you in advance for your time and for this video

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I make a sandwich of the top layer and the quilt batting layer, then do my appliqué. I do not appliqué with the backing on. I add the backing after the free motion work and then the binding. Hope this helps. Sounds like a cute project! JULIA

[@poocky100]

Thank you Julia!

[@helenscales8351]

Hare quilt by Lisa pay

[@clarecoventry3441]

Gorgeous. Do you have the printable designs?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Clare, I do not have a printable design for this pillow. It is a die cut. I have been thinking of doing a similar design with a printable. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@sheryls7782]

Thanks. Do the lite Heat and Bond glue stick to you machine needle when doing free motion?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

No. I only use heat and bond lite.

[@DianneR-ei2zu]

Can I use that die with the Sizzix big shit plus that what I got I just got it and never use it yet

[@orianaberkhoff1251]

Excuse me, what is the name of the machine to cut the fabrics?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, It is a Sizzix BigShot.

[@karenlewis5761]

Julia, what is the name of the pastel permanent markers you are using and also the black permanent writing pen you are using?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Karen, I use the Faber-Castell pitt pen markers.amzn.to/2VRDZ7S They are water proof and permanent and don't bleed into the fibers. They are not opaque but you can layer the color to get it darker. I do not use them on dark fabric unless I lay down acrylic paint first. The black permanent pens I use are also from Faber-Castell. They come in a pack of 4 with different width tips. amzn.to/2UzHm2W. Hope this helps, thanks for watching! Julia

[@irenehageman715]

Hi Julia , love you tutariol, can you tell me where you buy the die from .. Hugs Irene

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Irene, This die is call Tea Time by Tim Holtz. Here is an Amazon link: amzn.to/2EBnVhE Thanks for watching! Julia

[@monicaeggleton4510]

I have never made an investment in a die or machine with do my mixed media. I have done fussy cut and detail work with scalpel knife. Don’t know how this will work with fabric. Do you like your big shot? Have you used any other machine? I don’t have funds with current life situations, but maybe I can find one used. I want to avoid an investment in anything that is not functional with fabric, even if I can find one cheap.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Monica, I love my BigShot and use it daily for fabric. Mine is around 8 years old and is still going strong. I have used a Silhouette Cameo but I find it is a pain for fabric (probably because I don't take the time to learn it LOL) The BigShot is so easy and I can cut 4 layers of fabric at a time. I bought mine at Joann's when I could use a 40% off coupon. I get all my dies from Sizzix-they run big sales throughout the year. I use to fussy cut all my appliqué design but started having hand and arm pains. The BigShot has really helped.

[@karlachamorrobozo2406]

What's the name of de paper?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

The paper is called "paper backed adhesive". I am using the brand called Heat-n-Bond Lite. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@dijones2441]

Cute