This is my first attempt at machine applique. I'm pretty happy with it. All the directions I read said to use thread to match each piece but I thought that would give me a line of color around each piece so I did white to match the background. I wasn't trying for invisible just a light touch. I think the stitches actually go with the old fashioned style of quilt this is. The third pic is the pattern I'm using to learn this method. The pieces are put on separated so the background shows through like tile grout. I see so many design possibilities with this once I learn it. Has anyone here done one of these? All those applique points really scare me though.

That's going to be really pretty. I like it!

pretty cool. I think you were right about the white thread.

That's really neat!

That's going to be gorgeous.

very pretty,love blue & white, The white thread is perfect.

Good luck, it's going to be a very nice quilt.

What a neat pattern and I, too love blue and white! Meant to say you've done a great job!

I love this. You are an inspiration to do more applique work. Your quilt is going to be a knockout!

It will be beautiful !! :-)
Please keep posting pictures as it progresses ! :-)

What stitch did you use? It is hard to see in the pictures. It looks hand stitched to me. And, did you turn under a seam allowance? It looks very neat!

Beautiful fabrics and great time for your first time machine appliqueing. I'm going to try it soon.

This is a beautiful quilt. I do agree with the white thread. :-) :-D

Yes I used freezer paper & starch to turn under the seams. The length on my machine is a 1.4 and the width is 1.0. The stitch is just called an applique stitch.

You points are wonderful.

What a great design! And you're doing great work!
Maureen

yes, I think this will look great. Look forward to seeing finished.
Tammy :thumbup:

You're doing a super job on the applique. I really like that pattern, although I don't quite understand how it is all put together. Be sure to post more pictures as you progress with it.

I really like the second picture. Is that applique?

Really like it-can't wait to see it finished! The pattern is really unusual!

Nice, would love to get ahold of the star blocks!

Very nice, love it! Great job too!

Very nice job

Oh my gosh, I think that's going to be gorgeous. Those blue fabrics are beautiful!

I bought this book recently! I want to try a quilt too. They are so pretty! It looks like you have a beautiful start! I can't wait to see the finished quilt :)

Love that pattern. It's going to be beautiful.

How neat. Did you turn the raw edges in first? I am up for a challenge. Always willing to try something different.

Sewfine

Wow what a project. I will be looking for your final quilt top. It is going to be absolutely gorgeous.

Good luck,

This is an amazing piece of work. Going to be stunning!!

very pretty

Beatiful work!!!! Really like it.

Nice job!

Just beautiful.

I think you are doing great!! I can barely see your stitches! That is a beautiful pattern...love the mosaic look of it! Will have to bookmark this one. Can't wait to see more!

That's going to be very pretty!

What a beautiful quilt!! I love it. I wish I could machine applique. I just make a mess when I try. You have done a wonderful job.

That is really cool!

You did an absolutely fantastic job with the stitching on the blue ones!

Can you please, explain the quilt with all the lovely colors and stars n' stuff in it? Did you make it? or is it a picture for inspiration? I would like to know more about it.
I am captivated by some of the ideas in it as well as the choice of colors!
Thanks so much! Jeannie

I have yet to try any kind of applique. Thank you for sharing your progress. I think there is hope for me yet!

I don't think I've ever seen one like that. Is it a pattern? What is the name. It's stunning, and quite unique.

Is this a pattern or a book or????? I really like this.