Applique Patterns

I actually really LOVE the art of appliqué! Even though I don't use it that much (practically never) but I do love seeing others' works on the Internet and appreciate the artistry so much :) My October project that I've mentioned earlier in this post is also appliqué-friendly and, personally, I'm going to experiment a little in this field! So I thought if anyone wants to try the same I should tell a bit more about the methods of applique in advance. Method 1 So, the first thing you should…

Looking for some cute kids' decor? Learn how to make this beautiful felt applique swan banner for a kid's room or nursery with our DIY pattern and tutorial.

Hello there! I have some good news for you—it’s a Valentines gift. I made a project this week so that I could show how much I love Aurifil threads. I was a guest post-er on the Auri Buzz blog. My post shows how I use Aurifil threads for hand stitching my applique. Of course, I also use Aurifi

As of this September post, autumn is on the way in the Northern Hemisphere. We've collected 48 free patterns for leafy quilts and for the wa...

You don't always have to buy pricey quilt appliqué templates. Check out this list of 20+ unique household items to use for appliqué templates.

A round up of free applique patterns, to be used for hand and machine applique, for boys and girls.

My daughter's teacher asked for one of my tree pillows, with an emphasis on orange leaves. (You can see all the tree objects I've made by clicking here and here and here and here). And also a rainbow pillow, inspired by this quilt. The square and rectangle scraps are attached with matching thread. Love love love me a rainbow! I hope she loves her new pillows! I really enjoy making pillows - it's a fairly quick project (well compared to a quilt, anyway!) and a fun way to add color and comfort…

With a few simple steps and some advice from the experts, you can take the stress out of fusible appliqué and enjoy happy stitching.

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Heirloom applique uses a blanket stitch or E stitch for a traditional look. Use enmeshed, non-fray fabrics, like felt or Ultrasuede. This design includes a dieline so that you can cut the fabric to the right size and shape for the applique. Project instructions demonstrate the steps for working with heirloom applique designs.