MonoPoly-icious!
Posted by cottonmillthreadworks on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
In anticipation of an upcoming "Applique Buffet" workshop that I am teaching in March I felt it was time to resume work on these blocks, last seen on my blog in Feb. 2011 (time sure flies, doesn't it?):
I have done invisible machine applique, using MonoPoly polyester invisible thread. And while I unequivocally love all the threads by Superior there have been times when the invisible has been just a tad annoying.
Although the clear version did have a matte finish, it was still visible at times with a bit of sheen:
Sometimes it didn't want to spool off nicely no matter how I positioned it (although the new Thread Holder should solve that problem!). However, it was convenient to use since I could applique over everything with just one thread. But still, not my top favourite thread.
Thanks to Bob & Heather Purcell for improving MonoPoly ! I have now changed my tune, and there's a little spring to my step. This thread is easier to use, with smooth even spooling off the side. No hiccups:
Better look to it with less sheen. These applique shapes have been stitched with the Clear version :
My latest 2 blocks finished, bringing me to the halfway mark:
Eventually this will look something like Lori Smith's pattern:
And if you have always considered applique the "A" word then have your guild or shop book the
"Applique Buffet" workshop
. A taste of various techniques, and an opportunity to use all the threads by Superior. (This is a technique workshop - no project = no UFO).
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