Favorite Way of Applique
 

I think our sewing machine is close to dying. But still has some life, till I get a new one. I am working on Under The Stars, but it would also be fun to make a Sunbonnet Sue quilt. Both involve applique.

What is your favorite method of applique?

Has to be needleturn - but then I love handsewing

I have only started dabbling in hand applique. Because you say your machine is dying, I am assuming you are asking about hand techniques. So far my favorite is the freezer paper method. I make a template of the shape with FP (reversed) and then iron it on the back of my fabric. Cut it out with 1/4" seam allowance and then do needle turn to turn my edge under as I sew using my freezer paper as a guide. This method requires that you cut a slit or cut away your back ground fabric to remove the freezer paper. If you are careful, you can reuse the FP template several times before it quits sticking.

Machine or raw edge is my favorite.

I love all kinds of appliqué! I made a Sunbonnet Sue quilt and used a satin stitch on my machine. I also like to use a blanket stitch on machine appliqué. Since your machine is dying, I'd suggest you try the freezer paper method described by feline fanatic. That is my favorite method of hand appliqué. For me, I do better with that method than I do with needle turn. Whatever you try, best wishes. I hope you will enjoy appliqué as much as I.

I prefer turning under the seams and then machine appliqueing with the buttonhole stitch.

I've not done an applique swatch on the machine recently. I totally intend to. Hopefully it works, if not, it's blanket stitch by hand for me. I've no qualms doing the blanket stitch, but prefer it on machine.

This link shows the way I do hand applique; for me it is so easy. Of course, this can be used for machine applique as the video states. LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlzSUl1KXBU

I love appliqué, all appliqué! I guess I do whatever process I'm in the mood for at the time. Probably one I haven't done in awhile.

I do needle turn .I love to do hand work while I watch TV