The French term "applique," meaning "applied," introduces a captivating way to enhance your quilting projects. Applique motifs, crafted from one or more fabrics, are elegantly layered on top of a larger background fabric, adding depth and beauty to your designs. While quilting can stand alone, integrating applique elevates your work into something truly extraordinary. Finished applique quilts are celebrated for their stunning visual impact. Traditionally, there are two primary methods for attaching applique:
1. Methodically turning the edges under to prevent fraying, then sewing—typically by hand—with tiny, nearly invisible stitches.
2. Using a blanket or satin stitch around the raw edges to secure them in place. This technique artfully marries both approaches by turning the edges to prevent fraying while utilizing an invisible machine stitch for a polished finish.
Join Nancy in this exciting workshop to discover a range of techniques, including the creation of beautiful bias stems and an exquisite scalloped border. Your quilting skills will flourish and you'll create masterpieces you'll be proud to showcase!
Supplies:
FABRICS:
-Block backing - one piece into an 18-19” square for the block backing - Use spray sizing on this piece. I recommend two coats pressed rather stiff BEFORE class.Please choose a light fabric that you will be able to see a bold drawn line through. I will explain methods for pattern. I recommend that you do not use a solid fabric.
-5-7 Fat Quarters of coordinating fabrics for your applique elements – I recommend that you do not use solid fabrics.
OTHER SUPPLIES:
-Rotary cutter, 45mm, Cutting mat, Ruler – 6”x24”
-Invisible thread AND Basic construction thread
-Sharp, small scissors that will cut through at least 4 layers of fabric easily.
-Water-soluble, acid-free glue stick – the UHU brand is very nice
-Sewing machine in good working order with a NEW Microtex size 70 needle.
-Roxanne Basting Glue AND glue stick
-Bias Stem Bars –Clover Loop Pressing Bars or the Collins Pressing Bars
-Perfect Circles by Karen Kay Buckley
-Guildlines4Quilters “Seam Guide”
-Fabric marker that can be removed, such as a Frixion pen and/or a chalk pencil
Other helpful tools if you have them, but not required:
Hemostat or Turn It All tool, Pinking scissors that are sharp, Purple Thang, Hera tool.
THE TEACHER WILL BRING SUPPLIES FOR PURCHASE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE THEM AT YOUR LOCAL QUILT SHOP.
All tools will be demoed during class.
Note: The booklet “Invisible Machine Applique” by Nancy Roelfsema is provided in the kit for class. It also includes Fusible interfacing, Freezer paper, “Stable Stuff” stabilizer.
Map:
Illinois Quilters