How Do YOU Appliqué?

[Barbara B.]

Tell us how you think you might appliqué the 40 blocks in Afternoon Delight.

Your favorite method, supplies, etc.

Let’s get the conversation started.

[Pamela N.]

I love applique - I use a variety of methods depending on the style of the quilt - needle turn, prepared applique with templates and starch, machine applique. I'll probably use the needle turn technique for this quilt. I was so thrilled to see this quilt as our 2020 BOM at the reveal. Afternoon Delight is a quilt pattern that I have been considering buying from Come Quilt recently, I can't wait to start the 2020 BOM. Thank you TQS

[Helen W.]

Barbara,
I am excited to start studying applique by googling names of quilters that design and make Baltimore Album quilts. To me, they have
a talent beyond belief. One such person is Pearl P Pereira of P3 designs. I plan to watch her you tubes and note both technique for turning
edges on tiny pieces (which a lot of her patterns have) and the tools she uses. I notice on her you tube channel she has a couple old
videos that talk thru how to for some blocks in one of her patterns. I just want to be a sponge and soak up all I can learn in the couple
months before we start Afternoon Delight. HelenW

[Sandra R.]

I really love this new BOM quilt pattern and hope to make it. Currently, I love back basting hand applique and will use this method when I can. I have done hand applique with freezer paper templates and that works pretty good for me too. It will so interesting to see the fabrics and colors that everyone uses and I'm really looking forward to 2020!

[Lois K.]

Hey Barbara!
I usually enjoy the relaxation of needle turn, but am thinking I might try doing the prep work and use the starch and press method on this one. I need to go read up on the print and fuse product. Is this something you use often?

[Barbara B.]

SewLouie, we used the Print and Piece Fuse Lite for the speed of printing the patterns and doing raw edge appliqué. It served as a stabilizer for the machine stitching. I have used it for turned edge machine appliqué too. It washes out mostly so the fabric is soft after soaking in warm water once the stitching is done. I would think it would work for the starch and press method too.

[debra a.]

I will probably use many methods since the blocks are so different I can’t wait for 2020! (Don’t ask me where 2019 went too)
I am just thrilled about this bom
There are some blocks that require some back basting practice since I have 2 thumbs when trying this method I am currently working on a project right now that helps me practice the Sentimental stitches Sally Post one that was posted long ago and was a quilt I wanted to use this technique for.
I have also made a couple of Piece of Cake patterns such as Flourishes and Aunt Millies garden, both of those I used the no melt template method for repetitive pieces.
I have also used the freezer paper method with Good Morning the Maggie Walker pattern.
I try to match the method with the templates if it is repetitive I will use the no melt templar method with the Fabric sizing for turning under. The only thing is I savor my Fabric Sizing since we don't get it in Ontario I have to wait till someone goes to america. They quit selling it here. not sure why.
These projects that I have said I have worked on are in stages most just need the applique border but the "innards are done" applique is really a labor of love and takes some patience and time

[Rhonda B.]

Hi Barbara, I have just rejoined TQS after a few years break. Life sometimes gets in the way. Wish quilting had been my paid work, but it is all okay now I am retired. This year is my PHD year (Projects Half Done) I actuall finished one of my 2009 BOMs and the other is well underway.
I, after many tries of different applique techniques, have gone back to freezer paper this works well for me. i stopped trying to find a faster way to complete things but am now concentration on just enjoying the process. Not sure if I will do the qhole quilt but I will do what I can and will just pull scraps out of the scrap draw and see what happens. Good luck everyone.

[Shirley S.]

I was shocked when a fellow guild member described me as a beautiful appliquer- It has been easily a decade since I was 'into' applique! Time to rekindle that flame. I did needle turn freezer paper, but I am always willing and eager to try new methods. I do not care as much for raw edge unless it is for a decorative quilt. I think I will like to try the new method described for the needle turn. TQS has never steered me wrong!

[Diane O.]

Since I started quilting, I have avoided any patterns that had applique. Over this past year, I have finally started doing some smaller projects with raw edge applique and found that I do enjoy most of the process. I'm not sure which method I plan on using for this quilt, and not sure I want to use different techniques in the same quilt. I will probably go with raw edge, since that is what I am most comfortable with, although taking the time to turn under the edges, and then stitching down by machine may be my next choice. I know I won't do any hand work, as I'm not good at getting even stitches that way.
I started the 2009 BOM this year, and still have a couple more months to finish on that one, and will probably not start this one until I get that one completed. My plan is to use what fabric I already have, so it will be scrappy, although I might need to get more neutrals or lights, as I don't have a lot of those in my stash.

[callenderquilts]

I am a former die hard needle turn applique'r; however, I tried Apliquick method and love it. I will use my ScanNCut to cut out the Print & Piece Fuse Light. I do not like Apliquick method for more than 3 layers of applique due to the thickness, but for one or two layers it works great.

[Denise L.]

I have done a lot of applique. My favorite method is freezer paper and glue the edges so it is prepared for hand applique. I also love using heat and bond with hand stitching. New to me was Misty Fuse. I know its been around a while and I did try it but discarded the idea. Recently, Sue Pelland came to our guild and gave a demo on the Misty Fuse, I gave it a try. There is a learning curve but after completing two blocks using the Quilters Select and then trying the Misty fuse, I like the way Misty fuse finishes better. it's just me. I do a hand button hole stitch as I have better control of the stitches. I did make that cutting template for marking my corners and it makes it VERY helpful.

denise

[Carol H.]

Mailmanldy, I can really relate to your post as a retired mailman's wife, I too plan to finish the 2009 BOM before I start this one. I'm anxious to get started, but decided to practice the discipline to finish one before starting another. The applique on the borders of the Sizzle quilt turned out OK, so I will probably use the same machine blanket stitch on this one. I too am planning to use my own fabric.

[Kathryn S.]

I'm working on the borders for Sizzle, tried both the freezer paper turn back method and the wash away stabilizer method to see how those went. When I went to my supplies, I discovered I was out of freezer paper! My local grocery store doesn't stock freezer paper any more, nor does my local quilt shop. The quilt shop owner suggested going to another grocery store, who had some generic brand freezer paper that I bought. On opening the package, it was very thin and didn't work so well. Amazon had Reynolds freezer paper for 9$ a roll, but I found it at my local Target for under 4$ a roll!! Yay! I do like the freezer paper method for larger easy shapes and will sew down the appliques using a straight stitch. Happy sewing, Kathy

[Jean E.]

I am waiting for the Quilters Select Print and Fuse. I ordered it immediately after watching your show the morning it was posted. Alas, it is back ordered. I guess I should use the same product for all of the appliqués?? I have started with the shoe fly blocks and have four made so far. Any thoughts?