Raw Edge Applique Question
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Raw Edge Applique Question
I would like to make a raw edge applique quilt for my granddaughter who is designing a "Shabby Chic" bedroom for her apartment at college. I'm talking about the kind of quilt where the applique is sewn down leaving the raw edges of the applique pieces to "fray" when washed, etc. If anyone has made this kind of quilt and would share their tips and most of all their pictures, I would be so appreciative. Thanks.
#3
The only kind of 'raw edge' applique I've done was to make 3-D raw edge roses. I cut 3 or 4 "circles" each a bit smaller than the next, and scalloped the edges to look like rose petals, then I stitched them in the center.
If you do an internet search for French Roses Quilts you will get an idea of what I did.
If you do an internet search for French Roses Quilts you will get an idea of what I did.
#4
I just posted on another thread (look for question on layer cakes)... I found a pattern in a Better Homes and Garden quilt magazine (I think) that used a layer cake. I cut 8" circles from an entire layer cake, then stitched the circle and the remainder of the piece to a common background, then arranged the blocks circle/square/circle/square, etc... When washed it frayed nicely. I quilted in the ditch and then across diagonally in both directions through each block. It was a quick, easy, fun-to-do quilt. Check out the BH&G quilting site, I've seen the pattern on there. (again, I think) I would post pics but in a hurry today....
#8
The only kind of 'raw edge' applique I've done was to make 3-D raw edge roses. I cut 3 or 4 "circles" each a bit smaller than the next, and scalloped the edges to look like rose petals, then I stitched them in the center.
If you do an internet search for French Roses Quilts you will get an idea of what I did.
If you do an internet search for French Roses Quilts you will get an idea of what I did.
#9
I just used Elmer's school glue stick to keep the appllique in place. Then I either straight stitched or wobble stitched [a small long zigzag stitch, which I liked better.]
I was using all cotton. Last I heard the quilt is holding up just great.
I was using all cotton. Last I heard the quilt is holding up just great.
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