Originally Posted by yngldy

If you ever want to do hand applique, here is a link that was discussed earlier today in another thread.

http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-pi...lique-lessons/

Originally Posted by Nammie to 7

When you decide to start your project start at the beginning, read the instructions completely, then follow them line by line. Don't concentrate on how many you have left to do but concentrate on the one you are working on.

Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl

I think craftsy has an applique class if not quilt university should

Originally Posted by franc36

I hope you will soon start Spring Bouquet. I have finished block 6. I had never done this type appliqué before but I find that I really enjoy it. My light box is too small for the pattern so I trace the pattern on very thin paper which I pin to the top of my fabric. I lift this paper pattern up and place the applique pieces on the fabric. Because the paper is very thin, I can see that my pieces are in the correct place. I often use a mini iron to tack the individual pieces in place. I am doing this BOM through my LQS. They give no instruction; but the owner has some completed blocks displayed. She used a small zig zag stitch and matching thread. You can purchase a box of Aurifil thread that matches the colors used in Spring Bouquet. I got mine from my LQS; but I have seen the thread on-line. To sew my pieces down, I use a buttonhole stitch and the matching thread. I love the way that looks! I hope you will enjoy making Spring Bouquet as much as I.

Originally Posted by CorgiNole

If you work well from books, I highly recommend Harriet Hargrave's Mastering Machine Applique. I'm taking her class this summer at symposium and have read the book twice in anticipation. It gives very clear instructions on multiple ways to prepare the applique as well as machine settings and techniques if you plan to sew buy machine. The preparation sections are still relevant if you are planning to hand sew/needle turn.

Cheers, K