Applique Patterns: Is there anything else out there besides bird & flower patterns?

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05-22-2013, 12:29 PM

#41

teric

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Originally Posted by Groovy Pieces

I want to learn to machine applique. The books on the market seem to only use birds and flowers. I"M NOT A BIRD & FLOWER KINDA GIRL. Can anyone suggest or point me in the direction of an applique book that has other designs/themes other than the birds & flowers?

Thanks in advance for all your help.

You could try http://www.urbanthreads.com/, not your normal bird and flower type of place...lol

05-22-2013, 12:33 PM

#42

teric

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Also try http://www.emblibrary.com/....all different kinds of things.....

05-22-2013, 12:45 PM

#43

Treasureit

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You can probably learn everything you need from the internet. I have made several by using coloring book pages (also found on the internet. I have done disney...trains. planes...flowers also

05-22-2013, 02:12 PM

#44

charsuewilson

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>>I"M NOT A BIRD & FLOWER KINDA GIRLI"M NOT A BIRD & FLOWER KINDA GIRL

05-22-2013, 02:53 PM

#45

danlynmartin

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Craftsy has a great class on machine quilting. Mind you it is flowers but a great way to learn the technique and then branch out. The gal who teaches it has a great book out as well on the technique and some patterns.

05-22-2013, 02:54 PM

#46

danlynmartin

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Whoops! I meant machine applique. They also have great machine quilting classes as well.

05-22-2013, 05:45 PM

#47

Marysewfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

Absolutely. If you can't draw you can search for free coloring pages and trace off what ever you want. And free coloring pages exist for just about anything you can think of. A search engine is an appliquer's best friend.

I have found searching an idea in Google-Images can come up with all kinds of stuff, ideas. Example - type in "Cats" and you'll come up with some fun ideas.

Marysewfun

05-22-2013, 06:29 PM

#48

SuzieQuilts

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I have been to Pearl Louise's shop in Rapid City, SD and it is like stepping into blanket stitch heaven. Her shop is in an old two story house, and one room is dedicated just for snow men. Our guild is attending the Rapid City Quilt show in June, and one of my highlights will be going there. Maybe I will splurge and buy one of her kits.

05-22-2013, 07:54 PM

#49

Quilty-Louise

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I agree with the Fatcatpatterns.com, Sindy has been designing
applique patterns for years they are awesome.

05-23-2013, 02:49 AM

#50

Maureen

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I am going to do a Dresden plate in patriotic colors and the centers are going to be stars. I will print them from Clip Art off the computer or just cut stars out of fabric to make the appliques. Sometimes I buy things in the dollar store to trace and make templates from. I did a shamrock and a heart in this manner, Once you start looking you will find all kinds of applique material.