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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Making an applique motif

We are fortunate to have so many options in our quilting methods.  Here is one method for transforming a shape into an applique motif  with a finished edge.

stitched pattern + interfacing




With right side of fabric next to interfacing (paper side up),
 stitch around outermost edge, with a tiny stitch length





remove paper




trim within seam allowance; 
 Bonus: using pinking sheers will clip the curves for you


Cut a slit in back interfacing; turn shape right-side out; press with an iron

Your applique is ready to stitch down to a background piece.
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9 comments:

  1. BevJuly 21, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Oh, I like that! Thanks, Kat.

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  2. Kat ScribnerJuly 21, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    You're welcome, Bev!

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  3. Miss HillbillyJuly 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I need to try this. I heard once that using dryer sheets to do this will help you not having to do needle turn. My last project might have worked a lot better if I had turned it into a FPP project and then just done this method. Thanks!

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  4. Kat ScribnerJuly 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM

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  5. KatieQJuly 28, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Sue DaurioJuly 29, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Oh I like that. I so what to do applique that isn't raw edge and this just might be the thing for me. Thanks for sharing :)

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  7. LesleyJuly 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    This is sooo cute!

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  8. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJuly 31, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful technique (and the tip on the pinking shears!)
    This is a sweet stocking.

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  9. KaHollyJuly 31, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Kat, I have been foundation piecing for years and years and years and I NEVER thought to do that. You are a genius and should stand up, right now, and take a bow!! ~karen

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