Applique Tutorial

How I learnt to Applique When I first started to sew I answered an add on a local notice board for someone requiring help with their sewing...

Ambrosia Update: Here is a "Top o the Page" nag. If you like Ambrosia please vote by clicking on the "Vote for Me" button on the upper right side of the blog. One vote per day per computer. If you want to leave a comment on the McCall's site after you vote that's great too. The comments don't appear right away because they need to be screened. Last week I showed you the method I use for making your bird parts with templates. This tutorial I want to show how I pre-make my birds before…

This is how I prepare my applique pieces for sewing onto the block

These free applique quilt patterns are wonderful projects to work on when you are looking for something that will truly make a statement. The care and precision that goes into an applique quilt pattern will be sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you are learning how to applique accents onto a pattern or using free applique quilt patterns to make a full quilt, you are going to absolutely love these designs.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.favequilts.com/tag/Applique"…

Here is a shot of my design wall this Monday. I’m busy getting Be Happy applique block 1 ready for Friday. Be sure to visit Judy’s blog for more Monday morning inspiration! Posted at 06:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (3) function callPin(permalink) { var query = window.location.search.substring(1);…

http://missouriquiltco.com -- Jenny Doan teams up with the Queen of Appliqué, Jan Patek, in this four part series "How to Appliqué Like a Pro". Jan has been...

Here is a shot of my design wall this Monday. I’m busy getting Be Happy applique block 1 ready for Friday. Be sure to visit Judy’s blog for more Monday morning inspiration! Posted at 06:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (3) function callPin(permalink) { var query = window.location.search.substring(1);…

OK, if you hadn’t noticed, those points on Block 10 are super pointy. So now I have a little tutorial for you on how I do these. First off, it helps to have a magic wand…just kidding…I have had this for years and I use it all the time. This exact model can’t be found any more but there are similar things to be found. Also, cuticle sticks and toothpicks work great. First, sew right up to your point. Here I pinch it with my thumb and finger and use my magic wand to push the extra fabric…

Here is a shot of my design wall this Monday. I’m busy getting Be Happy applique block 1 ready for Friday. Be sure to visit Judy’s blog for more Monday morning inspiration! Posted at 06:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (3) function callPin(permalink) { var query = window.location.search.substring(1);…

Apliquick - The best new tools and method of appliqué in years and years. I love these new tools from Spain. We have them on sale right now!!! Watch the vid...

This project is the inspiration for this tutorial. I love the applecore shape and I started this some time ago not realizing how complex ...

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Hello everyone, thanks for visiting my blog. Make sure you check out everything I have here for you, and be sure to vote in the polls! I loved all your sweet comments about Talia in my last post. Just to clarify, she is not married yet, (we still have more stuff to do) we just had a bridal portrait shoot so we can have some pictures to display at the reception. Two and a half more weeks. It is very exciting. I will post a few pics after the reception. So finally, here is the tutorial I…

Starting the Stitch Here are some notes on what I’m using for Florabunda. Right now we only really need background fabric. I always cut my blocks bigger to allow for any shrinkage from the appliqué. It does happen. My blocks are all cut 14” square. I’m very partial to sateen for backgrounds. It has a little extra sheen and is lovely to stitch on. I especially like Spelcher Vogel sateen which is a bit pricey ($12/yard) but worth the price. As a rough rule I always plan on 1 yard to cut 4…

Thank you all for your kind comments on my first tutorial. I was a little unsure about how the first one would go. It is a lot different whe...

Becky Goldsmith shows you how to make a perfect invisible hand appliqué stitch.