Tea Towel Appliqué Basics with Rob

[@maggiebarnes8839]

You are so fun to watch! Your energy is infectious. New to your tutorials and trying to catch up. Keep it up Man Sewer!

[@septemberbaby0903]

I have bought a bunch of Tea Towels from Missouri Star and they are wonderful! And they're priced right!! I've also made aprons from them .. Jenny has a great video on how to do that!

[@rebeccapyles6341]

I made the apron too!

[@lesleyoliver5582]

Great idea. I'll give this a try. Thanks from Australia 🐨👍🏼

[@VeroPKroeker]

I’m a huge fan, Rob. Where can we find your T-shirt? Love the lightning bolt needle, it matches your personality!

[@deborahgiles8214]

Awesome! Love this idea for gifts. Such a cute panel too. Thanks for the "technical" info too. I tend to go a little overboard on the stitching AND the stabilizer. I can just keep it simple!

[@lrude7854]

Your video makes me think I should take those tea towels out of my project pile and get them finished. Thanks!

[@brandonthomas2852]

I'm planning on gifting two projects I learned here on ManSewing! I'm making the cuddle scarf for my mother, and making a dresden plate pillow for my grandmother.

[@ManSewingVids]

That's awesome, Brandon! I'm sure your mother and grandmother will love them! Have fun sewing!

[@jlomneck1]

Easy applique...less complicated is better. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@anneofhearts]

I just want to thank you for this video, I need to make a set of tea towels as a thank you gift!!! This is do-a-ble!!!! You're so easy to understand and funny too xoxo!!

[@yokhan5164]

Am a new subscriber to ur channel...love ur ideas and style of teaching...Regards from Pakistan

[@carenallen5841]

No. No. No...sorry to much fraying after several washes,,,,,want quality products..if my name is on it..satin stitch or fold under and Appliqué

[@ediedarleneedgmon5301]

Great tutorial, as per usual!! You've given me sims Ideas for Christmas presents!!

[@dianeguetterman]

Never appliqued before, easier than I thought, thanks.

[@lynnstratton2890]

Thank you for teaching us raw edge appliqué! Now I can attack a quilt I bought a while back! I just hadn't been able to figure out how to control the fraying, and you explained that perfectly!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@kaylifsey3484]

Ok, now I have to try applique, ...add it to my list, Thanks Rob !

[@sonjasssggg4575]

Are you still making videos? I think your videos are great.... looking forward to seeing more from you!

[@missrg1975]

Rob thank you for making this video! What a simple idea! Always appreciate your smile and sense of humor as well! Quilting should be fun and that comes through in ALL your videos!

[@ginostephens9269]

Love this! I have only done zig zag stitch for appliqué. It's so quick and easy not to have to use the stabilizer!! Thanks!

[@bethcooley9224]

I am making quilted placemats and coasters. Learning FMQ and starting small.

[@sweetolyve]

Thanks, Rob, for this idea. I have been planning on making those microwave bowl hot pads for gifts. I think I'll add some of these towels in, too.

[@kay-gv9ir]

this is just what i was looking for because i have the "near exact" panel prints that you used. don't know if i can use my free motion attachment though, u make it look ez. i may experiment with just using a regular sewing attachment. practice, practice!

[@ladyjune17]

Was in a slump.... But after this tutorial of tea towel my brain is going nuts. Off to the quilt store.

[@Lady-Seawulf]

Rob, Thanks for the great tutorials. I never thought of allowing the background fabric to be the edge. Your tip gives the motif that extra "pop".

[@lorettamcintyre1748]

Rob, this is such a great video. I too have some tea towels from MSQ now I know what to do with them. Thank you again, Rob.

[@wendyfranklin3225]

Love this idea! Great gift for all kinds of holidays. Looks like it could be quick too. For those last minute ideas I seem to 'like' to do.

[@gaylelucas5909]

Thanks for another great tutorial. You always make everything look so easy. :-)

[@desaraeclark9993]

This is very awesome! Thank you for doing this chanel.

[@6Pringles]

Now I'm ready to try on my towels that I bought..... a looong time ago, thanks for the tutorial!

[@beverlyosborn5240]

Keep on sewing man. U rock. Love your work. Thanks

[@charlenecaldwell1912]

Thanks! Love your energy! Great video

[@suecone2198]

What a great idea! It looked simple to do ( you made it look that way) and what a great simple to do gift.😍

[@annieclore9443]

are your feed dogs dropped - are you doing free motion???

[@sharyn452]

Ihave one of those and love it. Would not be without mine

[@maricarmenmolla156]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘❤️❤️🎄

[@cherylmatthews7172]

Hi Rob, I think these are wonderful gift ideas and your doing a really awesome job showing the appliqué. I've done some in the past. I was just looking at the towels in stock at MSQC. The Dunroven House Brand is the best quality brand and large, like 20x27 awesomely big. I'm not familiar with the "e-brand" they may be good. But I like Dunroven House. Will MSQC be ordering more of the Dunroven House? The flour sacks, waffles and checkered styles??? Will you please put in a good word for us. The 20x27 is also large enough to do the Apron. And with the waffle style you can make oven door towels with the small checked at the top with a button. These turn out so nice and you can make two for one. Thanks Rob Keep up the good work. Cheryl

[@vonnettebarrow4400]

Did you design your t-shirt? Very nice video

[@kathyzerda8966]

I am just getting started with my first project in years. I was thinking back to before there were videos we could watch to learn the best techniques, and things are so much easier now. I am learning so much that I just didn’t know when I made my daughter an appliquéd baby quilt in the 1980’s. Now I am designing one for her baby son. Thank you for making these great techniques so accessible! Of all the quilting videos I have found, I love Man Sewing the best!

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

I want to applique oak leaves to the back of my quilt... and here you are with instructions. I drew the oak leaves and want to make them from batik, falling leaves on a plain back. Never thought about fabric "pictures", thanks.

[@kathleendechellis5001]

Rob, Love this video... where can we get the Appli Cutter?

[@ManSewingVids]

Hi Kathleen! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial! You can grab a Shark Applicutter here: www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/70023/msqc/rob-appell/man-sewing-shark-applicutter-rotary-cutter Have fun sewing!

[@augustaporter3735]

Thank you. I’m making a appliqué quilt but getting confuse about the backwards drawing patter.

[@teresacarlyle1311]

Love this idea!!!!

[@nancywatters3922]

Another great, FUN tutorial!!! Please keep them coming!!! 😊🐧🦌

[@brendachalcraft8022]

Hi Rob. I just made a cute bandana bib using some pul. Can u do some baby items using pul please. I want to make my daughter a changing bag with a changing mat and could use some ideas. Thanks and have a great Xmas. Brenda (uk) xxx

[@charlotteorr1186]

I plan to use this applique technique on a rag quilt. This tutorial has given me a boost of confidence. Just purchased my Heat N Bond!

[@virginiacollis4580]

Really cute towels. I'm hoping I can find that Moda panel. Keep up the good work. U are so cute. U remind me of my oldest son.

[@jo-annemclagan2597]

Hi, love your videos, I’m in Australia, where can I buy that amazing cutting tool?

[@dijones2441]

Fantastic tips ...thank you

[@reinadegrillos]

WOW: You are really teaching me a lot. Thank you!!

[@donnaokahara4598]

I always learn interesting quilting projects. Thank you.

[@tlennon53t]

Great tutorial

[@fayrak.7224]

Can you please tell me which needles are best for piecing/free-motion quilting etc too.

[@randiway7476]

I've watched so many of your videos and I just noticed you have a wheeping buddha smiling at us 😁 love it

[@janetmckinney2487]

so tear away is good to use ? for a tee towel.

[@elizabethharris6504]

What a great idea! I want to try this on cloth diapers to gift as burp towels. Now I'll be on the hunt for the perfect fabrics!

[@christinavidal4131]

Love your technical explanations. They enhance and make the project even better

[@rodneysmart9774]

Great video, you get right down to it with so much info. Thanks.

[@frenchnicky6418]

Great video

[@bettyhepler8934]

Rob if your set was to be a male and female the designer goofed. Female deer have no antlers. Only the males or bucks have them. Just saying.....

[@donnaturner2089]

mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/antlered-female-deer-crop-missouri-s-deer-harverst Image result for do female deer have antlers “Female deer can grow antlers if they have higher-than-normal testosterone levels,” said Flinn. “In most cases, does' testosterone levels are too low for full antler development. They usually are small and poorly formed, and they aren't completely hardened.Nov 29, 2011

[@nlm6054]

Betty Hepler good grief nothing else to complain about? Awesome, Rob!

[@vanessacoombs91]

Love this idea, will definitely be doing some of these.

[@vanessacoombs91]

Got the panel in the post today. Not sure I can bring myself to cut it though

[@catherinegonzalrz631]

Where do I get that Teflon mat for your machine and the cutter

[@wendimills6484]

Hi Catherine! You can find both the Sew Slip mat and the Shark Applicutter available for purchase on our MSQC website. Here are the direct links to both of these items: Sew Slip Multi Purpose Sheet www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/40242/gossamer-designs/gossamer-designs/sew-slip-multi-purpose-sheet Man Sewing Shark Applicutter Rotary Cutter www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/70023/missouri-star-quilt-co/rob-appell/man-sewing-shark-applicutter-rotary-cutter Happy Quilting!

[@joenamorado6372]

Are most sewing machines capable of FMQ?

[@rabbytca]

if you can lower the feed dogs so that they don't engage the fabric.

[@reinadegrillos]

Some of the cheaper ones, as mine, have a plastic plain bit that goes onto the teeth so you can hide them. It comes with the machine.

[@cecilianyberg4941]

I must say that I was out of the line for a while I got a problem in my arm and I had been already four months without sweing, but today I feel much better and the first thing I did this morning was to look for a nice tutorial to recreate. So I found your great tutorial...I have a lot of unfinished tea towels that I receive from my mother in law. Now is time to use them and have them as beautiful presents for our family in Christmas. Thank you for the idea! I can no wait to visit the shop to find the motives. Thank you Rob!

[@kinderteacherquilts1]

Did you drop your feed dogs to facilitate sewing around the appliqué piece? Thanks

[@KathleenGoggins]

Interesting video.... Rob, were you feeling OK when you did this video? You seem to be less enthusiastic than in your other videos.

[@ManSewingVids]

I must not have had my morning coffee before I filmed. Hope you have fun making these tea towels!

[@barbhood3607]

Do you have any suggestions for stores that sell the blank tea towels? PS I loved the video and all the helpful hints included!

[@ManSewingVids]

Hi Barb! You can buy some here: www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/browse?q=tea%20towels Hope you have fun making these towels!

[@carlyreed799]

Love the tutorial and great gift idea!

[@Angela-tr5zm]

I LOVE YOUR SIMPLICITY!

[@arlenemurphy804]

Love all your videos!

[@riabailey8445]

Hi, where can I get lovely coloured t towels in australia as the postage from America is a killer, love the videos, Jenny and Rob

[@ManSewingVids]

Hi Ria! Thanks for tuning in! I think most fabric stores have a few towels in stock. I would start by checking your local store to see what they have! Have fun sewing!

[@riabailey8445]

Thanks Rob for the info, also for your great tutorials, cheers

[@vickilittell2069]

My free motion sewing sucks. Why not use a regular foot or a walking foot?

[@stitchnmouse]

No reason you couldn't. Might use straight stitch or zigzag or blanket stitch or some other decorative stitch.

[@ManSewingVids]

Hi Vicki! You can use a walking foot for straight line quilting. FMQ takes plenty of practice! I know I'm still learning new things!