osewfast

Hey Y'all!
I'm making some major progress on the attached baby quilt for my niece. I've got it machine basted down to the center part of the background. (That yellow basting thread will be removed.) But now I'm pondering the best method of appliqueing it down... Invisible Machine Applique or just a Top/Edge stitch or what?
All the edges are turned under with freezer paper underneath - so no raw edges to deal with.
Any thoughts/opinions?
Thank you!
Donna Mc

Tartan

I think I would edge stitch the white circles down first with white thread. I would then top stitch down the star ( starting at the center and stitching to the point) one point at a time. It looks like you have put in a lot of work and I might be tempted to hand appliqué it down.

SuzSLO

Is the freezer paper still in the appliqué? If so, I would definitely either appliqué by hand or do an invisible edge stitch. I would be worried about removing the freezer paper from the very edge if you edge stitch.

Barb in Louisiana

Just remember that baby quilts always need to be laundered more than an adult's quilt and make sure whatever you do, is durable.

Karamarie

Yes, a baby quilt needs to stand up to lots of laundering so secure well. Beautiful by the way.

osewfast

Thank you for the feed back. And good point about removing the freezer paper. Sooo - I think I'll go with IMA to help with that issue and to make it more machine washing sturdy.
I appreciate your input and will post more pictures soon.
Blessings,
Donna Mc