It’s very important to keep your fabric taut while stitching. Think of an embroidery hoop. It serves the purpose of keeping the fabric from puckering as you stitch. Same thing in quilting. I always start in the middle of a project and work outwards as it is much easier to keep the fabric taut and smooth out the puckers while under the needle. As I stitch, I keep both hands flat against the fabric and close to the needle as it gives me excellent control. Of course, as in embroidery, use a fusible stabilizer. That works to keep the fibers from wanting to pull in on itself as your stitching. Happy sewing!
Such pretty lillies! I have some stitched flowers that I will be colouring up with inktense as soon as I can get to them. I can't wait. This is a good push in the right direction.
I look forward to seeing each new creation of yours! I love how you are able to find solutions that work so well. The quilting around your flowers was the perfect fix. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and craft with us all!
Great art quilt! I’ve found that the smaller the quilting, the better puckers disappear. It’s an amazing save for what looks like a disaster! So glad you didn’t give up on it, because it’s just beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Many blessings to you and your family for all the upcoming holidays!
Just beautiful, Julia! I LOVE that plaid fabric for the border (I would have never thought to use a plaid) -- it looks so colorful and bright. Thanks for another great video giving us ideas on how to use our Inktense pencils!
Love this project!!! I’ve experienced the puckering when using a stiffer interfacing than fabric before stitching. Try using lightweight or knit interfacing on the muslin. Or a sturdier muslin. I have learned so much from your videos and look forward to every one of them. Merry Christmas!!!
Wow! What a difference the quilting made. You are such a talent and a wiz at combining different media to make such a lovely result. Thanks for showing us the possibilities.
I love your style, ideas & tips - this is beautiful work & the quilting has solved your 'problem' - have had the same issues when doing similar close stitching so when free motioning on a single layer would use tearaway stabliizer
Next time I am going to try the tearaway stabilizer. The muslin needs something but the iron on interfacing was hard to work with. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching! Julia
Your mini quilt turned out wonderful! Your idea of meander quilting was perfect! I have found if I use Solvy I get a little less puckering. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! God bless!
I agree- Solvy would have been a better choice. Have you ever run Solvy through a printer? I’m curious about trying. Merry Christmas to you too. Thanks for watching!
That’s lovely, thanks for sharing. You have such great ideas. I have this book, it’s packed full of useful floral drawings. I think it was watching you use it in one of your earlier videos that encouraged me to buy it.
The book is wonderful and I have used it in previous videos. I will be doing more experimenting with different stabilizers. Thanks so much for your comment!
Hi Connie, I think you are right. It seemed tight when stitching and then when I ironed it to remove the pen, it really started to pucker. I have to experiment some more. Thanks so much for your tip. Julia
Thanks so much for your comment. The muslin was light weight and I needed something under it when stitching. I am going to do some experimenting with different stabilizers.
So after reading the other suggestions, they all sound great! I’ve never done this style project- would it work to use your batting in place of interfacing!?!?? I have been learning from y’all and someday I’ll give this a go! Merry Christmas ❤️😀
My stitch length is set at 0 when free motion stitching. It’s hard to regulate and sometimes my stitches get too close. Practice! I’ll have to do my experimenting with other types of stabilizers.
I have found if you put your embroidery project upside down on a towel and PRESS with an iron most of the wrinkles will disappear. However in your case, you probably needed a heavier stabilizer or two layers. HTH
I haven't used them on sweatshirts. I'm not sure how they would hold up. Someone mentioned that they used them on an apron that is washed often and had good luck. Thanks for watching!
Hi Julia! Have you tried sf101 before? I used it on an embroidery project that I quilted and it worked really well, but I didn’t use fabric medium on top. Your project turned out lovely! Bravo :-)
Hi, I used a medium weight interfacing. I think the interfacing may have shrunk up when heat set the design. Or my tension was too tight. The quilting saved this project. Thanks so much for watching, Julia
Im 6 minutes into your video and I've already purchased the floral book and the pencil sharpener that you use. Luckily I already own some Intense pencils otherwise i think id be buying those as well 🤗 I LOVE your videos Julia! You are such an inspiration to me. I have been doing Sizzix Bigz Die applique and Gelli-plate printing 100% because of you. Life is never dull. 👍😁👍🩷🩷
Your comment means so much. The floral book is wonderful. I've used it many times. Some use it for hand embroidery also. I am so glad you are enjoying my videos :)
It’s very important to keep your fabric taut while stitching. Think of an embroidery hoop. It serves the purpose of keeping the fabric from puckering as you stitch. Same thing in quilting. I always start in the middle of a project and work outwards as it is much easier to keep the fabric taut and smooth out the puckers while under the needle. As I stitch, I keep both hands flat against the fabric and close to the needle as it gives me excellent control. Of course, as in embroidery, use a fusible stabilizer. That works to keep the fibers from wanting to pull in on itself as your stitching. Happy sewing!
Thank you so much for your tips!
It’s beautiful, I’m pleased the quilting fixed the puckering.❤❤ Thanks for sharing.❤
Such pretty lillies! I have some stitched flowers that I will be colouring up with inktense as soon as I can get to them. I can't wait. This is a good push in the right direction.
The quilting sure hid the puckers. You rock everything, Julia!
Agree- the quilting saved the day!
Once again you’ve pulled it off. Great save and wonderful looking quilt!
Thanks so much!
I look forward to seeing each new creation of yours! I love how you are able to find solutions that work so well. The quilting around your flowers was the perfect fix. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and craft with us all!
Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying my project. I never know where they are going but it's fun taking you all along with me!
Thanks, Julia! As always, I absolutely love it! Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and many blessings in the new year!
Merry Christmas to you too Cat! Thanks so much for all your kind words and encouragement.
❤️🎉💚
Its gorgeous Julia.
I love this little art quilt. So fun. Thank you for sharing. 🙋🏻♀️
Thanks for watching!
Great art quilt! I’ve found that the smaller the quilting, the better puckers disappear. It’s an amazing save for what looks like a disaster! So glad you didn’t give up on it, because it’s just beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Many blessings to you and your family for all the upcoming holidays!
I’m glad I didn’t give up. The quilting saved the day! Happy holidays to you and yours too!
Just beautiful, Julia! I LOVE that plaid fabric for the border (I would have never thought to use a plaid) -- it looks so colorful and bright. Thanks for another great video giving us ideas on how to use our Inktense pencils!
I wasn't sure about the plaid but it really helped pop the colors. Thank you so much for your comment! Julia
Beautiful, thanks Julia ❤
Thanks for the tip- I'll give it a try.
Love this project!!! I’ve experienced the puckering when using a stiffer interfacing than fabric before stitching. Try using lightweight or knit interfacing on the muslin. Or a sturdier muslin. I have learned so much from your videos and look forward to every one of them. Merry Christmas!!!
I have a knit interfacing in my stash somewhere- I'm going to give it a try. Thanks so much for the comment! Julia
Beautiful! Love all your projects!
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Wow! What a difference the quilting made. You are such a talent and a wiz at combining different media to make such a lovely result. Thanks for showing us the possibilities.
Thank you so much!
Ive use aloe vera to spread out my pencil medium. I agree with others about a stabilizer. Beautiful
Thanks for sharing!!
Love the mini quilt, good thing you carried on stitching and painting. ❤❤
I’m glad I pushed through 😊
I love your style, ideas & tips - this is beautiful work & the quilting has solved your 'problem' - have had the same issues when doing similar close stitching so when free motioning on a single layer would use tearaway stabliizer
Next time I am going to try the tearaway stabilizer. The muslin needs something but the iron on interfacing was hard to work with. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching! Julia
Outstandingly beautiful!😍🙏
Thank you so much!
Use fusible stabilizer that is for machine embroidery. Use two layers for heavy stitching. Love your videos and creative ideas!
Others recommended the fusible made for machine embroidery. I’m going to give it a try. Thanks for the tip❤️
Stabilizer that used for embroidery machines instead of interfacing. I like tear-away, but there are others.
Yes- I think thats what I need to try. Thanks so much for your comment.
Lovely project❤
Your mini quilt turned out wonderful! Your idea of meander quilting was perfect! I have found if I use Solvy I get a little less puckering. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! God bless!
I agree- Solvy would have been a better choice. Have you ever run Solvy through a printer? I’m curious about trying. Merry Christmas to you too. Thanks for watching!
I have never tried Solvy in a printer. But then I have never been brave enough to try running fabric through the printer! 😂
That’s lovely, thanks for sharing. You have such great ideas. I have this book, it’s packed full of useful floral drawings. I think it was watching you use it in one of your earlier videos that encouraged me to buy it.
Maybe two layers of muslin instead of the stabiliser? Regardless it turned out fine, well done for sticking with it.
The book is wonderful and I have used it in previous videos. I will be doing more experimenting with different stabilizers. Thanks so much for your comment!
Very nice.
Thank you
I think the puckering is from too tight of tension on your thread machine? That's what I have found with my puckering.
Hi Connie, I think you are right. It seemed tight when stitching and then when I ironed it to remove the pen, it really started to pucker. I have to experiment some more. Thanks so much for your tip. Julia
love this little quilt, and the borders are just perfect. could you have put the interfacing on when you heat set the pencils?
Thanks so much for your comment. The muslin was light weight and I needed something under it when stitching. I am going to do some experimenting with different stabilizers.
So after reading the other suggestions, they all sound great! I’ve never done this style project- would it work to use your batting in place of interfacing!?!??
I have been learning from y’all and someday I’ll give this a go!
Merry Christmas ❤️😀
Hi Rachel, Yes - I should have used batting instead of the interfacing, I'm sure that would have helped. Thanks so much for watching. Merry Christmas!
Wouldn't lengthening your stitch help to reduce the puckering?
My stitch length is set at 0 when free motion stitching. It’s hard to regulate and sometimes my stitches get too close. Practice! I’ll have to do my experimenting with other types of stabilizers.
I have found if you put your embroidery project upside down on a towel and PRESS with an iron most of the wrinkles will disappear. However in your case, you probably needed a heavier stabilizer or two layers. HTH
I'm going to try the towel tip. Thanks for the comment!
Do you ever use this method of using your pencils on your sweatshirt? Wondering if it would hold up?
I haven't used them on sweatshirts. I'm not sure how they would hold up. Someone mentioned that they used them on an apron that is washed often and had good luck. Thanks for watching!
Hi Julia! Have you tried sf101 before? I used it on an embroidery project that I quilted and it worked really well, but I didn’t use fabric medium on top. Your project turned out lovely! Bravo :-)
I’m going to give sf101 a try. Thanks for the tip.
I think the tension on you machine was wrong and that is why it puckered. That’s why you could see the other thread come through.
Maybe you could have used interfacing on the back
Hi, I used a medium weight interfacing. I think the interfacing may have shrunk up when heat set the design. Or my tension was too tight. The quilting saved this project. Thanks so much for watching, Julia
Seems like stitch is too tight to me. My hand embroidery used to come out like thats sometimes.
Im 6 minutes into your video and I've already purchased the floral book and the pencil sharpener that you use.
Luckily I already own some Intense pencils otherwise i think id be buying those as well 🤗
I LOVE your videos Julia! You are such an inspiration to me. I have been doing Sizzix Bigz Die applique and Gelli-plate printing 100% because of you.
Life is never dull. 👍😁👍🩷🩷
Your comment means so much. The floral book is wonderful. I've used it many times. Some use it for hand embroidery also. I am so glad you are enjoying my videos :)
@@stitchesbyjulia Much love from Australia 🩷🩷