Originally Posted by
lindaschipper
I've made two quilts with machine edge ( blanket stitch ) applique and I love them. have many more patterns for others that are appliques in parts, but never seem to get around to making another one. I've never tried needle turn applique as I fear it would take me until doomsday to finish it.
Needle-turn (or prepared edge) appliqué don’t need to take forever to complete; it depends on the size and complexity of the design.
It is similar to making patchwork. When I think about making a king sized postage stamp quilt, the millions of required pieces intimidates me. But I have no problem actually sewing nine-patch blocks.
Years ago, we make group quilts at my office as baby gifts. We had lots of participants who had neither a sewing machine nor an iron. We did a prepared edge appliqué using a glue stick and freezer paper. Most in our group finished prepping and sewing their block after 2 or 3 lunchtime workshops.