Applique fabric

How to do reverse applique by hand sewing as well as with your sewing machine very easily

Embroidery on pocket of silk taffeta dressing gown. Japanese, late 1870s. Silverman/Rodgers Collection, KSUM 1983.1.199ab

Cut out pieces of fabric in fun shapes and sew them onto a background for an interesting art technique called raw edge applique.

Love the colours and the whimsy of this piece. Genus Imaginus - A Collection of Imaginary Flora Fibre artist Carolyn Flood creates original contemporary designs in thread. Her bold images of idiosyncratic flowers catch your attention from a distance, and get even more interesting as you get closer. Seductively tactile compositions on cotton and silk fabrics entail both machine stitching and hand embroidery. With sensuous materials and sensual imagery, Carolyn Flood gives us flowers as they…

I used to struggle with applique; I’d be holding and pinning tiny shapes to fabric and trying to stitch them in place with great frustration. Then I discovered the secret element of using an …

When I say little, I mean LITTLE! These are some more of Lori Smith's little applique blocks from her pattern, "Miss Emilie's Garden." The whole quilt only measures 42" x 42." I just love her applique projects...whether the block size is 6 inches or 12 inches, her shapes are very forgiving and easy to applique no matter what method you choose to use. I already had these little blocks glue prepped and tucked away for a time when I needed something to grab and go...or a time when I wanted busy…

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…

Autumn is my favorite season. After the long, hot days of summer, I'm always thankful for the refreshing change in temperature and the anticipation that I always feel as the seasons change. So as I continue to pat my forehead with a pretty cloth hankie (as Southern Belles are supposed to do!) to blot the visible sign of the "glow" brought on by the heat of late summer, I'm dreaming of autumn. As I browse the great items listed on Zibbet, the wonderful handmade artisan marketplace, some…

They say that the bluebird carries the sky on his back. I like that thought. Last year, I created this little bluebird for my sister-in-law. I thought it would be fun to turn it into a pattern to share here on BuzzinBumble. Bluebird Applique Pattern This is a pattern for raw edge applique. It could also be used for needle turned applique if you add a little turn under allowance around the edges of each piece. I have left the bird’s eye, beak, and feet as a part of the whole pattern. I worked…

Appliqué is a fun way to express yourself with fabric. Learn How to Applique Like a Pro by following these easy steps. It's easier than you think.