Would someone be willing to post up-close pictures of their applique? I'm trying to figure out if what I imagine it looks like is really what it looks like.

Thanks

Here is a closeup of my flowerpot..... hope this helps!

Not the absolute best in applique, but not too bad for a first time!

eta: also mine is needle turn

My first free motion piece.

Thanks for sharing!!

The leaves is one I am currently working on (raw edge applique)

The Christmas wallhanging is blanket stitch applique

I wish my first applique turned out that nice!!

Lady-T, what does raw edge applique mean? Also, is blanket stitch done with your machine?

I see you're in Iowa...me too!!!

Here is my tute on Raw edge applique : http://static.quiltingboard.com/uplo...lique_tute.pdf

scroll all the way down and you will see some different stitches for raw edge

In raw edge applique the appliqued pieces do not have the edges turned under.

They are usually applied with fusible web and the sewn around the edges,
You can do a multi-stitch free-motion zig-zaggy motion over the edges, satin-stitch,

or a straight stitch 1/8-1/4" inside the raw edge to encourage frayed edges
(like on my leaves)

You can do a blanket stitch with your machine bnut on the Christmas piece I did mine by hand.

Not sure where Sully is...? I'm over by Ft Madison

Sully is about 50 miles east of Des Moines, just off I-80.