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applique and a giveaway


I l-o-v-e appliqué and nothing is more frustrating when I have an appliqué project I want to do and I have no fusible web.

A few weeks ago I got an email from Label Stick asking if I would be interested in trying it out and than doing a review. Yes please!

Lapel Stick is basically a glue stick for fabrics; it doesn't get much easier than this to use. And like their website says it's a temporary non-toxic fabric adhesive that goes on in seconds and dries clear for Quilting, Sewing, Crafting, and Embroidery - replaces baste stitching, pinning, tapes, spray adhesives, and stabilizers. My favorite part? It won't gum up your needles or machines!

I've used Lapel Stick a few times; I have a table runner I made years ago where I didn't sew down the appliqué edges.



Lapel stick to the rescue!


I'm currently working on an appliqué baby quilt. I didn't want the heaviness of fusible web behind the shapes so I pulled out the Lapel Stick.

I traced my shape,



Cut out the circles and glued them down.


And the best part? After machine stitching 17 of these, no gummy sewing machine needle!



Want to try Lapel Stick? I have TWO to giveaway. Leave me a comment and I'll draw the winner on Monday.
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23 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)March 4, 2011 at 1:32:00 PM PST

    Count me in...thanks!

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  2. KimberlyMarch 4, 2011 at 3:11:00 PM PST

    Me, me... pick me!

    ('Cause you know how I love applique!)

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  3. tpottMarch 4, 2011 at 3:52:00 PM PST

    It sounds great. I've never heard of it. I would love to try it. Thank you for offering this giveaway. :) tpott@optonline.net

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  4. HeatherMarch 4, 2011 at 3:53:00 PM PST

    Sounds like a neat tool! I don't like fusible webbing, so this might be the item for me! Thanks for the draw!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 4:10:00 PM PST

    What an awesome product -- I'd love to try it!

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  6. Susan TorrensMarch 4, 2011 at 4:43:00 PM PST

    I'd love to give it a try. I haven't found a great glue stick yet - they all have their problems. Maybe this one will be a permanent fixture in my sewing room

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  7. B.March 4, 2011 at 5:01:00 PM PST

    Ohh I have a project that I would love to try this out on. Thanks for the chance.

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  8. RitaMarch 4, 2011 at 5:17:00 PM PST

    This looks like a great product to try. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  9. KarenMarch 4, 2011 at 6:29:00 PM PST

    I would love to try this out. I'm a usually silent follower of yours. Thanks for your blog and the inspiration it is.

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  10. ytsmomMarch 4, 2011 at 7:14:00 PM PST

    This sounds really interesting. Where can I buy it, in case I don't win?? :)

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  11. SusanMarch 4, 2011 at 7:24:00 PM PST

    oohh. . .pick me. :) great review!

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  12. JanetMarch 4, 2011 at 7:40:00 PM PST

    I've never heard of this kind of glue stick. Not gumming up the needle would be awesome. I would love to give it a try.

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  13. CathyMarch 5, 2011 at 5:15:00 AM PST

    I would love to try the glue stick whether I win it or have to buy it. I am very new to applique and still trying to find my groove

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  14. TiffaneyMarch 5, 2011 at 6:54:00 AM PST

    This looks like something I would really like to try if I win or don't. What department of the store would I find it in?

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  15. marieMarch 5, 2011 at 6:56:00 AM PST

    I would love to win one to see what makes it different from the other fabric glue sticks.

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  16. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 6:57:00 AM PST

    Wow! Wonder if it works on wool too?

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  17. DesiMarch 5, 2011 at 8:12:00 AM PST

    Finally...something that might ease my frustration with applique! ;) Thanks for the chance to win this fantastic product.
    Desi

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  18. Jo-AnneMarch 5, 2011 at 9:19:00 AM PST

    Cooool! I have used a regular old glue stick before to sew together slippery fabrics, but this looks so much better! I hate a gummy needle. (I learned my glue stick trick in a sewing class I took in college, but that was WAY back when! haha)
    I would love to try the new stuff!
    oxox
    Jo-Anne

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  19. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 9:38:00 AM PST

    I'd love to try it! Thanks for all the information :)

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  20. free indeedMarch 5, 2011 at 9:54:00 AM PST

    I just ordered a glue stick I think it was a Fons and Porter....would love to try this stick as well.

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  21. Canadian KristinMarch 5, 2011 at 8:58:00 PM PST

    This would be handy-dandy for my hand-stitched Inchy Hexagons for sticking the paper to the little fabric squares at the start! Thanks for a chance to win and try it!

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  22. MyraMarch 7, 2011 at 8:45:00 AM PST

    Am I too late? Am I?
    This definitely looks like a good item to try!! 8-)

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  23. deWoldeDailyMarch 7, 2011 at 3:44:00 PM PST

    I might be too late too but that stuff looks very useful!

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