Raw Edge Appliqué, is a fun technique that will add some "rawness" to your designs. It’s a simple, quick and easy-to-grasp technique that gives amazing results. Raw edge appliqué is simply the process of making patterns or pictures with fabric. Supply list: Machine in good working order with power cord and controller Basic sewing supplies […]

A favorite way to add a sophisticated embellishment is with Madeira appliqué. This detail is applied to a base fabric with the point de Paris stitch, also known as the pin stitch. The stitch creates pin-size holes in the base fabric around the appliqué. Supply list: Machine in good working order with power cord and […]

In traditional applique, the design to be appliqued is placed on top of the background fabric and sewn in place. For reverse applique, the fabric is layered and the top fabric is cut away and stitched in place to reveal the design. Supply list: Machine with power cords and pedal in good working order. Applique […]

In traditional applique, the design to be appliqued is placed on top of the background fabric and sewn in place. For reverse applique, the fabric is layered and the top fabric is cut away and stitched in place to reveal the design. Supply list: Machine with power cords and pedal in good working order. Applique […]

Mola is a Kuna Indian word for clothing. Traditionally, panels of elaborately decorated fabrics known as molas were incorporated into the front or back of a woman’s blouse. Today, molas are not only created for use in clothing but also as wall art or even as larger quilts. Traditional Molas were constructed by hand using […]

Mola is a Kuna Indian word for clothing. Traditionally, panels of elaborately decorated fabrics known as molas were incorporated into the front or back of a woman’s blouse. Today, molas […]

Net appliqué, with cotton bobbinet tulle or cotton Valenciennes lace, was very popular in the Edwardian era. In the 1900s, Edwardian net appliqué was used to embellish underwear, shirtwaist blouses, dresses, and neckwear. To make Edwardian net appliqué, you baste a piece of cotton tulle or lace to fabric, cut the fabric away behind the […]

Shadow Applique is a lovely fine embellishment used mostly with light colored fabrics. Actually a variation of reverse applique, the appliqued pieces are placed behind the base fabric and, when trimmed, the color "shadows" through. Fabric choices are important as well as stitches chosen. Supply list: Machine in good working order with power cord and […]

Shadow Applique is a lovely fine embellishment used mostly with light colored fabrics. Actually a variation of reverse applique, the appliqued pieces are placed behind the base fabric and, when trimmed, the color "shadows" through. Fabric choices are important as well as stitches chosen. Supply list: Machine in good working order with power cord and […]