MommaDorian

Would someone be willing to post up-close pictures of their applique? I'm trying to figure out if what I imagine it looks like is really what it looks like.

Thanks

luvspaper

Here is a closeup of my flowerpot..... hope this helps!

Not the absolute best in applique, but not too bad for a first time!

eta: also mine is needle turn

RkayD

My first free motion piece.

MommaDorian

Thanks for sharing!!

Lady-T

The leaves is one I am currently working on (raw edge applique)

The Christmas wallhanging is blanket stitch applique

Char

I wish my first applique turned out that nice!!

MommaDorian

Lady-T, what does raw edge applique mean? Also, is blanket stitch done with your machine?

I see you're in Iowa...me too!!!

sharon b

Here is my tute on Raw edge applique : http://static.quiltingboard.com/uplo...lique_tute.pdf

scroll all the way down and you will see some different stitches for raw edge

Lady-T

In raw edge applique the appliqued pieces do not have the edges turned under.

They are usually applied with fusible web and the sewn around the edges,
You can do a multi-stitch free-motion zig-zaggy motion over the edges, satin-stitch,

or a straight stitch 1/8-1/4" inside the raw edge to encourage frayed edges
(like on my leaves)

You can do a blanket stitch with your machine bnut on the Christmas piece I did mine by hand.

Not sure where Sully is...? I'm over by Ft Madison

MommaDorian

Sully is about 50 miles east of Des Moines, just off I-80.