Applique Tip #1 - Fusible Backing
If you are going to do applique you have to find a fusible backing that works well for your projects. I have chosen to use Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 for my projects. There are a number of reasons why I like the product for my applique. The first reason I like it is it has a one-inch grid printed on it so that it is easy to cut pieces the right size for each piece of applique you are going to cut. It comes in two different size rolls, one that is 12 inches wide and one that is 18 inches wide. I like the 18" roll the best. The box has 25 yards which will allow you to make quite a few quilts. The lite version of the product provides a less stiff finished product than some of the other fusible backings. The other great benefit of steam a seam 2 is that it has a sticky backing on both sides. This is very helpful when you are trying to place the cut piece onto your project. Some of the other fusible are slick and are always sliding a ...