MommaDorian

I have done a tiny bit of applique. I'd like to start doing more, but I don't know where to start. Is there a good pattern/kit to start with? I've done a few samples, to get the idea, but I want to try an actual project.

Thanks.

romanojg

I'm sure there are. I'm fairly new to it as well. I'm lucky because I have a teacher who we meet at her house every 2 wks and do a bee type thing. Right now we are doing a quilt with flowers on it and we're deciding on our next project. It all started from a two class in our LQS. Most of us have been taking civil war classes from her for a few years. Pick a design with few curves and then go more intrique as you go. I'm sure if you do a google search you can find something for beginners and on here there is a really big thread on applique. Are you doing hand our machine applique. I can do machine but like the quietness of hand while I watch TV. Good luck which ever way you go. Do you have any LQS around you?

jgriinke

You might want to look for a Pat Sloan pattern. Are you talking machine or hand applique?
She has both and the pieces are bigger and that, I think is easier for a beginner.

MommaDorian

I'm looking for machine applique for now. I do want to try by hand sometime too. I'll check out Pat Sloan. Thanks!!

Prism99

I taught myself machine applique using Harriet Hargrave's book, which is very detailed with many photos. Here is a link to the current edition of her book:
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mach...8583760&sr=8-1

MdmSew'n'Sew

Check out FatCatPatterns, loads of free applique patterns, she also gives some instructions/advice, I think. Don't forget to check out her blog, she's a hoot!

quilt addict

I suggest starting with a wall hanging or other small project, maybe a table runner pattern and see if you like it. And yes something with larger pieces is easier as a beginning. My Mom likes to make season/holiday themed projects for her front door. There are kits for these kinds of things on numerous websites.

TanyaL

I bought her book but didn't like it. I think that I didn't like it because the patterns were common place, but the techniques were fine.

ptrout01

Thank you MdmSew'n'Sew
for this site.....it is just the thing for someone trying to learn machine applique.