BluegrassGurl

I have done a vine applique on one of my quilts and loved the results.... here is what I did.

1. Cut strips on the bias from desired fabric
a. Remember to allow for seam allowances on both sides -- I used 1/4 inch
b. Make several inches longer than the vine length needed --- may have to join multiple strips
2. Sew fusible interfacing to vine strips with string inside
a. Cut fusible interfacing to match step 1 above
b. Place fusible side of interfacing against right side of fabric, sew one side
c. Cut a piece of cotton <THIN>string longer than strip and place between the 2 layers with about 1/2 inch outside one end.
d. Sew the "string end" of the strip
e. Sew remaining side *** Very important... do not catch string in seam!!! It must remain loose for turning.
f. Trim edges.... do not cut string
3. Turn strip
a. Hold 'unsewn' string end and pull strip right side out
b. Cut off end with "sewn" string
c. Finger press
4. Mark quilt top with vine pattern (I used a pencil)
5. Press vine strip to quilt top (I used a mini iron which was great!)
6. I sewed the vine down by using applique stitch and invisible thread.

I hope this helps!!!