Quilting Applique

Looking to add a little something extra to your quilts?  Here's tips on applique and all it's wonders!

I have an old leather coat that I am slowly cutting up to make thimbles as I need them.  I think I will have a lifetime of thmbles, but I have shared them with my friends so it's going quicker than I thought it would.  I cut a piece slightly larger than the circumference of my middle finger (to allow for seam allowance) and sew it so it is curved for the fit of the tip of my finger.  The seam stays on the outside and never seems to get in my way.  If I get a needle worn spot I simply rotate it to prolong the length of use.  It is so comfortable and sometimes I forget that I even have it on!  I have embarrassed my children many times when I have picked them up from school and it is still on my finger while I'm driving!  Hope this is helpful to a few of you!  Very economical!

LynninMN

Fusible web backing is often hard to remove. Just score the sticky paper with a pin, slip the pin under the scored paper and remove the backing easily.

Lay your applique piece face down on a used dryer sheet and stitch around the applique close to the edge. Slit the dryer sheet and carefully turn right side out. Your piece is now ready to be appliqued down in your desired meathod. Cheep and easy.