Applique

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…

The Cherry Blossom kit includes a beautiful Celadon green linen background to work on. For the blossoms and leaves we've included a fabulous selection of mostly new season Liberty London Tana Lawns as well as vintage and reclaimed fabrics that we've been collecting especially. It's a beauty, and just in time for the beginning of theCherry Blossom Season across the Northern Hemisphere.Inside each kit is a selection of beautiful new fabrics, including Liberty London prints, and DMC embroidery…

We are always so excited when the Academy of Appliqué class catalog comes out, and this year is no exception. What is the Academy of Appliqué, you might ask? Well, it is one wonderful week in March, where many come not just to learn new skills, but they come from around the world to spend time with others who love this art form. It is a place where life-long friendships are formed, though one might only see that friend once a year at this special event. I (Kara) have even seen one of these…

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Applique is a form of sewing in which you create shapes out of fabric and adhere them to a larger piece of fabric. This definition is very vague because there are so many ways to achieve this effect. From traditional needle turn applique to quick raw edge applique to freezer paper applique, and many more. […]

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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.

Those of you who are following along with the construction of Twilight Gardens may have been wondering about the applique coming up in block 5. We are not quite there yet, but I thought I would give you a little primer on one way to do applique. It seems there are dozens of ways to applique one fabric to another, and ultimately, you need to try a few methods and find the one you like the best and gives you the best results. I tend to be a hand applique person, and many of you are not, and…

I'm busily working on a new embroidery pattern. It's been a long time since I originally played with this idea and I'm excited to be finally revisiting it! Felt appliqué is so versatile and I love exploring the endless ways to use it in my work. Hop on my email list to find out when

Today's roundup is of raw edge applique techniques. This is probably my "go to" way to create applique projects. I love how fast you can create this way!