Originally Posted by bluteddi
When u are quilting a quilt that has squares of large applique on it... do u quilt around it or over it? In this case... the applique is machine done and on a square of it's own. It is a monkey head @ 4x4 inches.
Edited Note:... the applique has a satin stitch all the way around it.. and is on a white back ground . The rest of the quilt is sashes and printed fabrics
I usually quilt around it. But it depends also on the size of the applique and the type of applique. If the applique is large and the batting requires quilting closer than the applique, then I would find some way of quilting on the applique. But usually, I quilt around the applique.