I just found this cool video Hand Applique Part 1 for us to learn by

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axDBl...eature=related

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXvMP...eature=related

I have an applique pattern that I bought several years ago. I just know someday it's going to be my masterpiece, when I become more skilled, lol! In the meantime, I use my bindings to practice making invisible stitches and turning under.
I like the homespun look I get when I do hand blanket-stitch, so I often do that.
My biggest issue with needle turn is getting the pieces to lie perfectly flat, with no puffy middles. I pin them flat, but once they get sewn on, they are puffy; very frustrating.

count me in! I love to applique by hand. with 2 boys under age 3 I don't get to my sewing machine much.

also, most of the shapes I sell with my business are applique shapes.

Rose Hall

I just found this cool link for us, lots to read about applique

http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/AppliqueHowToPage.html

What a great link! Thank you.

you are very very welcome, so much to learn!

Craftybear why don't you become our fearless leader, and find something for all of us to work on.i'd love to learn neddle-turn, i already do and love banket stitch. i can do machine applique but it doesn't look very good...... i vote for craftybear......molly

I love hand applique too. I believe it is my niche. I just love the way you can do what ever you want and with whatever colours you want. I posted a wall hanging a while ago and I copied this address, but I don't know if it is the right one. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-38071-1.htm
if not I shall try and copy the photo again... I am learning so much since I have subscribed to this board. I have even learned how to download pics.... ciao to all

OMG I did it!!!!!!!!!!!! I have actually got the right address... another thing I have learned!!! yeah yeah yeah hey you are never too old to learn something new... ciao

I love this idea. Sorry, I don't ram-rod anything. I'm an Indian, not a Chief.