michelleoc

I made the Hop To It quilt and each block has applique (flowers, vines, etc.) All of the applique has been blanket stitched (why did I want to make this quilt again?!). Is it okay to do an all-over meander on the quilt, going over the appliques as well, or should I FMQ in each block AROUND the appliques? I just didn't know if the different thicknesses would affect the way the stitches come out.
Thanks!
Michelle

ManiacQuilter2

I would ONLY stitch around them. SITD if the applique is large and needs it but not thru it.

ckcowl

I have seen applique quilts with all over pantograph quilting, ones with echo quilting, ones with cross hatch lines that stop/start at the edges of the appliques... How ever you want to do it is OK, it is your project. You could draw your quilting design on clear plastic and lay it on the quilt to see how it looks, and (I recommend) making an applique block, sandwich it and practice on it to see if it turns out the way you want, or is difficult, work out any problems before working at the quilt

Onebyone

I machine quilted over some hand applique and never thought not to. The quilt won Viewer's Choice at a local quilt show.

PaperPrincess

Unless you fused the applique down, you can always cut the backing out leaving a 1/4" seam to reduce the bulk. I've seen them quilted all ways. Around, adding detail and all over designs.

Lafpeaches

Interested in the answer. Am on the last block of the Hop to It which is all hand appliqued (never again).

michelleoc

Lafpeaches - HAND appliqued?!? You are my hero!

quiltin-nannie

Just went to Amazon to look for the book and it's $55!! Must be one of those old books, huh?