Steve

So I’m wondering what the attraction or advantages of reverse appliqué are? I watched a “Simply Quilts” video and it got me wondering about it. I’m sure there must be a reason, or at least a theory on it. Sort of like the relationship of that between trapunto and Mctavish I’d imagine?

Please, can anyone enlighten me?

patricej

there doesn't always need to be a reason. perhaps, it's "just because". don't overthink. relaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax. :lol:

vicki reno

Maybe, people feel that it is easier to tuck under the fabric to reveal the design underneath as opposed to having the design on top--personal preferecnces?

Minda

Steve,
Reverse applique brings the background to the front, so the design looks recessed. It just has a different look than traditional applique. I did a small wallhanging using both applique techniques, and it has a very dimensional look. If you like applique, I think you should try it. :D :D

Moonpi

For circles, it seems to be more accurate for me. There are so many ways to applique, sometimes it's just a question of which method is easier in any given situation.

Shadow Dancer

So now I know! I am reversed appliqué! My chubbiness in the front and I'm recessed into it! LOL :D :D


Actually I have never tried reverse appliqué...something else to put on my to do list! :)

jbsstrawberry

I've not done reverse applique...but I've always admired it. It always reminds me of the really cool Christmas cookies...stained glass windows...you know...round cookie..crunched up hard candy...then another round cookie with a star(heart, tree. etc) type cut out in the middle. Baked in the oven, and the candy melts to a pretty stained glass looking piece of yummy cookieness. Hmmmm shall I bake or quilt...cause right now both sound pretty darn good.

Norah

I think it offers a whole new challenge to one's quilting skills. Especially when one does multiple layers. I want to do it, but I am scared!! Is there a good site for this method? Minda, let's see what you did, please, please, pretty please :!: :D

Minda

Norah,
I don't know how to post pictures, but I'll ask my daughter to post it for me. She's put a few other pictures on the forum for me.

Connie Hadba

Reversed applique does sound interesting.
Could anyone give a chatroom class on it?
Steve, you said that you had done a project using both regular applique and reversed applique. Do you have a picture of that? I'd love to see it and see how the two methods differ.

Connie