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CHAPTER GETTING READY TO QUILT
Appliqué is a process in which you stitch small shapes
(such as a leaf or a letter) to a background fabric.
Appliqué can be done by hand or by machine.
Hand Appliqué
Supplies
For hand appliqué, as in hand piecing, you will need
a sandpaper board, marking pencils, appliqué/silk
pins, a pin cushion or pin catcher, a thimble, small
scissors, fabric shears, paper scissors, a needle
threader, and a seam ripper. A domed case is not
necessary, but useful for keeping multiple needles
threaded.
(1) Template plastic or freezer paper can be used to
make your appliqué templates.
You can finger press or use a (2) glue stick or spray
sizing to turn under seam allowances. You can even
use (3) appliqué glue to hold pieces in place while
appliquéing.
For hand appliqué, use a (4) size 10-11 Appliqué/
Sharps, Betweens, or Straw needle.
Appliqué your pieces using a (5) high-quality 60
weight cotton or 50 weight (2-ply) thread in a color
that matches the appliqué or 100 weight silk thread
in neutral colors.
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