One of the hallmarks of a well constructed fused art quilt is the quality of your edges. In fusing, edges of fabric shapes need not be covered with stitching by machine or by hand. This means that when you create art with fused applique, your edges may be seen.
(It’s sort of like that old adage of wearing clean underwear- you always want to appear at your best no matter the circumstances.)
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| One place I store my scissors and rotary cutters. (I really must clean off this table.) |
To achieve really clean cut edges on your design elements, use really sharp tools. Sharp, comfortable scissors are so important to the fuser. Dull scissors fray the edges of fabric shapes and fatigue your hands.
My favorite pair of scissors right now is the 5″ knifeblade scissors by Kai. Why you ask?
- Because they maintain their sharp cutting edge for a long time.
- They are sharp from the base of the blade to the tip.
- The blade length is just right for cutting small dots and other free-cut shapes in one clean cut.
- And most importantly, the handle fits comfortably around my gigantic thumb
Just a quick note to mention that Leaf of Faith from Gayle of Michigan is our winner of yesterday’s Name That Quilt Contest. Congratulations Gayle. I’ll send you a lovely gift soon.
