Appliqué Assistants

Lite Heat n Bond

This is a paper backed sheet of solid lightweight heat activated adhesive. You iron it on to the back of your fabric, then pull the paper off to create iron-on motifs.  It uses a low temperature & short pressing time so it allows for wider range of materials that can be bonded. HeatnBond Lite can be easily sewn through, making it ideal for appliques.  You can also use it in your ink jet printer to print labels or other items to be ironed on to garments or quilts.

Order a 17" x 45" yard package of Lite Heat n Bond for $2.99

The picture to the right is "For Love of Springtime" by EvaPaige designs.  Designer Beth Helfter prefers  Heat N Bond Lite because she likes the firm hold for her wall hangings. Read our article of Applique using Fusible Web here.

• Order a 25 piece package of Print-N-Fuse for $18.99
• Order a 12 piece package of Print-N-Fuse for $11.99
• Order a 100 piece package of Print-N-Fuse for $55.99 (Special Order - expect a slight delay)
• Just need a little bit?  Order a Single Sheet of Print-N-Fuse for $2.00

Click here for a video on how to use Print-N-Fuse

Lapel Stick

First aid for fashion emergencies. A temporary, non staining fabric adhesive to secure shirt collars, hems & most fabrics. Each stick can cover up to 16.8yds of hemming, borders, ribbons etc. or 12 sq feet of fabric. Non-toxic safe for all fabrics, water soluble. 

Order a Lapel Stick for 4.99.

Click here for ideas on how to use the lapel stick

Misty Fuse

Misty Fuse is a very sheer, light weight fusible web which does not add stiffness or bulk to the layers of fabric joined. Misty Fuse can be used with lower temperatures which makes it ideal for sheer fabrics such as tulle or heavier fabrics like velvet.  Won't gum up your needle.  However, Misty Fuse does not have a paper backing. This means that you cannot draw your design onto the paper.  You should use an Applique Pressing Sheet when using Misty Fuse.

Order a 20" x 90" package of Misty Fuse White  for $8.00.

Order a 20" x 90" package of Misty Fuse Black  for $9.00.

Barbara Douglas, author of Singular Sensations, sent us this picture.  She used Misty Fuse for her applique.

Sulky Invisible Polyester Thread
Available in two colorways, clear and smoke. .004mm

Order the 440 yard Clear Invisible Thread for $3.99

Order the 2200yd Clear Invisible Thread for $8.99 

Order the 440 yd Smoke Invisible Thread for $3.99

Having trouble threading your needle with invisible thread?  Try putting a regular thread with it and putting both through the eye of the needle.  You can remove the regular thread later. 

This  13" x 17" see-thru pressing sheet allows you to position your fabric pieces where you want them, then press over the sheet.  Adhesives won't stick to your iron!  Can be used for Fusing Applique, Pressing Cloth, Craft Sheet, Painting Surface, Ironing Board Protector, Craft Baking Sheet. Reusable double-sided sheet is made from ultra high temperature glass, it's non-stick surface coated with Polylon™.  

This reusable, double-sided, multi-purpose craft sheet is made from ultra high temperature glass coated with non-stick Polyon. Use for applying appliques, as pressing cloth and for heat setting. Promotes even heat and keeps colors from bleeding together. Easy-to-clean surface for hot glue guns, glue melts, wax designs, kids projects and more. Guaranteed for five years.

Order the Applique Pressing Sheet for $14.99  

Freezer Paper Sheets

Order Freezer Paper Sheets for 8.95.  There are 30 sheets in a package.

Lightweight fusible interfacing (yardage)

Fusible for sheer to lightweight fabrics. Blouses, all sheer garments. Crepe de chine, voile and handkerchief linen.  Ideal for T-shirt Quilts! 

Order a 20" wide yard of Fusible Interfacing for $2.35

Bias Press Bars

The perfect tool for making small bias tubes for appliqué stems or Celtic knots. Molded in easy-to-see bright yellow. Flexible, high heat-resistant nylon. Set of 5: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2". 12 inches long.  Order Bias Press Bars for $6.79

Add fast 1/4" seam allowances around any shape! Order Wonder Wheel for $1.99.  This notion can be shipped first class.

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The Seam Guide is a useful tool for adding a 1/4 " seam allowance to any pattern piece, or for marking the seam line on quilt pieces already accurately cut. This is a clear plastic 1/4 inch seam guide for quick and easy marking and checking of seams. 

Order Twelve inch 1/4" Quilt Seam Guide for 3.39 

Templar Plastic for templates.  

These six 8 1/2" x 11" sheets are heat resistant and can be ironed without melting. 

Order Templar Plastic Pkg of 6 for $15.25.

Thread Heaven A whole new thread conditioner and it out-performs other conditioners in every way. It prevents thread fraying and tangling, and makes thread glide through fabric with very little drag. Thread Heaven® reduces fraying and tangling in any thread, but is particularly effective for taming hard-to-use threads like silk, rayon, metallic threads and blending filament. 

Tip:  Thread Heaven® will last longer if it is periodically removed from its box and turned over to expose a clean surface. You may need to use the tip of your scissors to gently pry it from its box the first time, after that, it will be easy to remove. Turn it on its side and press it back into the box leaving the surface slightly above the tip. 

Order Thread Heaven to order for $3.30.

Bag Balm is loaded with lanolin! Softens and moistens skin. Helps soothe bruised, small injuries, sore chapped hands. Also works well on your feet, as well as on your pets feet too!!

• Order a 10oz tin of Bag Balm for $11.99.
• Order a purse sized 1oz tin of Bag Balm for $7.99.

This is a wonderful thread to embellish spooky quilts with!  It can serve as invisible thread in a pinch, too.  Just be careful - it glows in the dark for about 6 hours after being exposed to light, so you may find yourself chasing ghosts in your sewing room. Heat Resistant. Dryer and Iron safe. Each 30wt spool has 80yds.  Order Glow in the Dark Thread for $6.95 

Yo-Yo Makers

Create beautiful yo-yo's in minutes! Yo-Yo templates are your perfect tool for embellishing ready to wear clothes, paper crafts and home decor. Easy step by step instruction are included.

• Order Small Yo-Yo Maker (1-1/4" finished size) for $5.50
• Order Large  Yo-Yo Maker (1-3/4" finished size) for $5.95
• Order Extra Large Yo-Yo Maker (2-3/8" finished size) for $6.50
• Order Jumbo Yo-Yo Maker (3-1/2" finished size) for $8.95

Purrfect Points stainless steel embroidery scissors are 4-1/8" long with a super sharp point, perfect for snipping. Kitty-Cat handle comes in four colors:

Order the Pink Kitty Purrfect Point Scissor for $3.29

Order the Blue Kitty Purrfect Point Scissor for $3.29

Order the Lilac Kitty Purrfect Point Scissor for $3.29

Order the Black Kitty Purrfect Point Scissor for $3.29

Embroidery Angel stainless steel embroidery scissors are 4-1/8" long with a super sharp point, perfect for snipping. The handle is made of angel wings and comes in four colors:

Order the Polly Pink Angel Point Scissor for $3.29

Order the Bella Blue Angel Point Scissor for $3.29

Order the Ginny Green Angel Point Scissor for $3.29

Order the Bianca Black Angel Point Scissor for $3.29