PoseyBell

I do not have much experience in applique yet, at all.
I would like to add some appliques to a quilt that has already been quilted. Maybe using a hand stitch would make it do-able?

If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated!

omak

You betchya!
Applique is simply attaching a form to a fabric base (in quilting). It will look nice to see the picture on top of the quilting - - added interest. <wave>
and, of course you would do it by hand. Just make sure that your attaching stitches don't go all the way through to the back. It may be a quilt police problem ... but, there is no need to do it clear through all the layers <wave.>

donnajean

I don't see why not.

amma

I think it looks beautiful sitting on top of the quilting :D:D:D

susiequilt

Sure. I'd use a fusable like steam a seam 2. Cut out your design. Iron them on and sew by hand a blanket stitch around them. It will add to your quilt.

Bobbielinks

I too am interested in this thread. I have an "hourglass and ninepatch" top that I want to quilt and then add applique flowers and vines around the border.

kathy

it's not necessary to use steam a seam or any fusible if your turning it under

ann clare

Yes.

Kas

Yes. This is how I attatch my quilt labels.

PoseyBell

Thanks for the feedback!