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PoseyBell 12-21-2010 09:47 AM

Can you applique After quilting?
 
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 12-21-2010 09:51 AM

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 12-21-2010 09:51 AM

I don't see why not.

amma 12-21-2010 10:24 AM

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

susiequilt 12-21-2010 10:33 AM

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 12-21-2010 10:36 AM

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 12-21-2010 10:37 AM

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

ann clare 12-21-2010 11:52 AM

Yes.

Kas 12-21-2010 12:41 PM

Yes. This is how I attatch my quilt labels.

PoseyBell 12-21-2010 01:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback!


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