Quilt Designs for creating Appliqué Quilts

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How to Appliqué:
Quilt Designs
for creating Appliqué Quilts
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1 Flying Colors 3 The Heartfelt Landscape

mAry stouDt rose hughes
2 Defying the Line: Free-motion 4 Décor-Bond It!

Appliqué Explained and Explored Machine Appliqué
ellen Anne eDDy mickey Depre
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The art of appliqué has long been a way for Got curves? If you love the curves of a
quilters to add designs to their using fabric, fanciful landscape quilt but don’t know
in addition to piecing. But while traditional how to begin appliquéing the pieces, Rose
quilters hand-stitched Hughes’s tutorial The Heartfelt Landscape
How to Appliqué:
their fabric motifs in place, will show you the way. She uses her Fast-
contemporary quilters are Piece Appliqué™ method, which combines Quilt Designs
more apt to fuse or machine- simple straight-stitch piecing methods with for creAting
stitch appliqué, opening machine appliqué to produce shapes that
AppliQué Quilts
up new, faster, design are normally very difficult to piece.
possibilities. For an easy, breezy, mixed-media approach, EditoriAl dirEctor pokey Bolton
In this free eBook, How to Appliqué: Quilt try making Mary Stoudt’s reverse-appliqué cate coulacos
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Designs for Creating Appliqué Quilts, we flags. Each one is a mini fabric collage with
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bring you four methods for expanding your quotes that peek through from beneath the
appliqué design repertoire from four very layers. In Flying Colors, Mary shows how creative services
talented artists. reverse appliqué adds textures and layers to
larissa davis
division Art dirEctor
In Defining the Line, Ellen Anne Eddy your fiber art, and how fun it is, too!
larry stein
pHotogrApHErs
shows how to use the free-motion zigzag We hope you enjoy exploring the
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stitch to machine appliqué wild, curvy contemporary appliqué designs and methods
shapes and then add shading and dimension presented here in How to Appliqué: Quilt
Projects and information are for inspira-
to those shapes. This type of appliqué Designs for Creating Appliqué Quilts, and
tion and personal use only. Quilting arts
stitching gives you more flexibility with go on to use these skills to make many of
Magazine is not responsible for any li-
thread and fabric, too. your own appliqué art.
ability arising from errors, omissions, or
Mickey Depre explains how using a fusible Warmly, mistakes contained in this eBook, and
interfacing like Décor-Bond helps to shape, readers should proceed cautiously, espe-
support, and stabilize fabrics, making cially with respect to technical information.
it perfect for machine appliqué use, in interweave grants permission to pho-
Décor-Bond It! Machine Appliqué. Her tocopy any patterns published in this
step-by-step directions will help you make issue for personal use only.
appliquéd wall quilts that hang beautifully, Pokey Bolton
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By MAry stoudt m a t e r i a l s
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y approach to quilt edges become added texture. for
• Cotton fabric, or cotton-compatible
making is shaped by my my larger quilts i know what fabric, in a variety of colors (Choose
one that looks good from either
art background and experience end result i want before i cut the
side.)
in mixed media. i feel most fabric, visualizing the colors and
• Iron-on transfer paper or freezer
comfortable when exploring shapes first, and then improvising paper
techniques and pushing the limits as i work through the process. • Quotations
of each medium. it was a natural the same technique of adding and • White or light tan, high-thread-count
fabric for printing text
fit when i started to layer cloth and subtracting bits of fabric that i use
• Small embroidery scissors
sew it in a deconstructive style. for the quilts can be adapted to
• Computer with printer
instead of hiding and minimizing making small flags for inside or • Cord for hanging flag
the construction, i make it part outside your home. • Glue stick
of the design; hence raw seam • Rotary cutter and cutting mat
• Sewing machine
Optional
• Acrylic paints, beads, trim
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these flags are made to be viewed and on the flag. 2. turn the flag over and sew another
enjoyed from either side, plus they stitching line outlining all of the
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reating the flag
are quick to make. as i experimented patches, thus creating a two-
with various color combinations, i 1. orient the flag pieces measuring color line of stitching affixing the
began to select those fabrics that best 81⁄ " vertically. arrange the patches.
2
allowed a glow of color when held up geometric shapes as you would
3. with sharp embroidery scissors,
to the light. i like the flags best when a patch, and add the quotation
gently poke through one of the
hung as a grouping, but they can be printed on cloth in an area that
layers of the patch and cut around
hung individually, preferably at a pleases you. sew all the patches
the inside of the stitches, 1⁄ " from
window. and quotations in place. 8
stitching, to reveal the contrasting
preparation Tip: To repeat the deconstructed look, fabric underneath.
leave long threads hanging as you pull
1. using a computer, type quotations, 4. steam iron the flags thoroughly
the flag from the sewing machine so you
poetry, or song lyrics with a and fold down the top edge to
can thread tiny beads onto the ends.
common theme.
2. prepare freezer paper/transfer
paper by ironing a piece of your
light-colored, tightly-woven fabric
onto the paper and cutting it to
exactly 81⁄ " × 11".
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Tip: If using freezer paper it is best to
prepare it right before you are ready to
use it.
3. print your quotations onto the
fabric and cut the individual
quotations apart, trimming as
needed.
4. using a rotary cutter, cut 6–8
pieces (or as many as you want) to
a 81⁄ " × 11" size. after trimming,
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the finished flag will measure
approximately 8" × 9".
5. cut or tear a variety of
contrasting colors of fabric into
many differently proportioned
geometric shapes, each measuring
approximately 2"– 4".
6. thread your machine with one
color of thread on the top and a
different color in the bobbin.
Tip: Check to be sure that the tension is
not set too high. Too much tension, or a
tiny stitch length, will cause puckering Close-up of flag front; note the window effect.
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form a hanging sleeve. stitch a Front
double line about 3⁄ " from the top.
4
Backstitch at the edges to reinforce.
5. using a rotary cutter, trim the sides
and bottom of the flag to a 81⁄ " ×
2
9" size.
6. working from both sides of the
flag, continue to add patches to the
flag. save the pieces you have left
over from trimming and add them
to the flag.
re-iron your flag.
e
mbellishing
• consider adding tiny beads,
feathers, small metal charms—
anything that would relate to
your quotations. or prepare your
own embellishment by tearing
contrasting fabric into 3⁄ " strips
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and sew it as a border.
• add tiny beads to the long threads
that you left hanging while Back, cut 1⁄"
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stitching. from stitching.
Tip: Trim the shapes after stitching
both sides if you want to add more
overlapping shapes.
Since the 1970s, Mary Stoudt has been
stitching, weaving, making paper, and
creating mixed media all to create
diverse works some of which have
been described by critics as being
whimsical and spiritual. Learn more at
marystoudt-artquilts.com.
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By ellen Anne eddy
t
he variable width of the
zigzag stitch makes it a
natural when it comes to edging
appliqués, no matter what
technique you use to create
them. while a straight stitch only
catches a single strand, the zigzag
crosses several strands and is
therefore much more stable. You
are probably familiar with using
your zigzag presser foot and a satin
stitch to create a solid, pudgy line
that is perfect for straight lines, but
it is difficult to use this method
effectively with more organic, free-
form shapes.
enter the free-motion zigzag stitch
— perfect for edging those wild,
curvy images that don’t follow the
straight and narrow. it’s also perfect
for shading, shadowing, and making
your image come alive. Before you
begin to free-motion zigzag on your
appliqué, remember that appliqué
“Drawn to the Sun”
Beetle and sapsucker wings are outlined and
detailed with metallic threads.
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“Brave Little Bugs”
Above: Inner parts of branches and bark are traced with the same colors used in the edging to add
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texture. The wings on the sapsuckers are stitched in layers of metallic thread, over lace and
organza. The colors range from magenta, hot pink, orange, and red, to lavender and peach.
They are detailed in lime green and turquoise metallic threads. The legs and bodies are done in &
polyester thread in shades of green. hints
Below: The moon and mist are edged with monofilament nylon thread.
begins with first sewing through two the appearance of your stitch. if • Pick the appliqué technique that is
or more layers of fabric and then you follow your design line, your appropriate to your design as well as
cutting away to reveal the desired stitches will be at a 90° angle and your materials. Each technique has
shape. You may choose to cut out the create a fat, solid line. if you alter its strengths and weaknesses; the
point is to experiment.
center of your shape, or to cut around the angle to anywhere between 45°
the perimeter of your shape, in either and 60° you will create a slanted line • Blackboard chalk makes a great
marking tool. It comes in a wide
case revealing the fabric below. or you that gives the appearance of a stem
range of colors, is easily removed,
may choose to begin with shapes that stitch, which tends to make the best-
and is available everywhere. If it
are fused or basted onto the surface of looking appliqué edging. sewing in a
hasn’t worn off by the time you’re
the quilt top. however you create your horizontal line with a zigzag stitch will done, it can be removed with
appliqué, once your design is either produce a narrow “jump” stitch that rubbing alcohol.
stitched and trimmed or securely can be used to smooth the shape into • Use pelican or appliqué scissors
anchored to the quilt surface, it’s ready a lovely, organic line suggesting leaves, when trimming appliqué work. The
funny-looking bill makes it possible
to be finished with your choice of vines, flowers, and branches. similar
to get extremely close to the edge
edgings. to a calligraphy pen, keeping the angle
of the stitch. The closer you trim,
consistent while turning your piece
the angle of the free-motion stitch the neater the finished appearance
will result in variations in the width will be.
is very important, and will alter
that add dimension and texture.
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t many shades;
hread
by adding hues
ChoiCes of a color your
images will
Your choice of threads can greatly
appear three-
enhance organic imagery. translucent
dimensional
or transparent images — such as
and realistic.
water, air, mist, fire, bubbles, and
remember your
shadows — are best served by
light source —
soft-edge appliqué and invisible
the areas that the
monofilament thread. use smoke
sunlight reaches
color for mid-range to dark shades
will be lighter
and use clear for pastels and white. all
than those it
you will see is the edge of the fabric
does not. do
itself.
not be afraid
solid images such as branches, leaves, to use a range
ground, and vines have hard edges of colors —
that look best when emphasized. complementary
metallic, polyester, rayon, and cotton colors will shade
embroidery threads can all be used to dramatically
achieve a number of effects. polyester while analogous
and rayon threads have a soft sheen colors gently
to them. while polyester will break blend into each
less easily, rayon tends to blend better. other. use your
metallic threads will create a crusty, color wheel if
hard edge, while cotton will create a you’re unsure
soft, satiny finish. what to pick,
“Drawn to the Sun”
and don’t forget to select colors that
s
hading are much darker as well as much Sunflower: various shades of gold metallic
threads, as well as copper and teal, are used to
lighter than your desired result.
shade and shadow. Leaf and stem were created
once your appliqué is anchored to
using cut-away applique techniques and then
Ellen Anne Eddy has spent most of
the background, you can use a free- zigzag stitched onto the background fabric.
her life teaching, writing or working
motion zigzag stitch to shade and
with fabric. She teaches for quilt guilds
shadow your work. although many Magic, covering all kinds of machine
and conferences across the country a
images from nature may appear as embroidery techniques for quilters. Learn
series of fiber art courses called Thread
a solid color, they are comprised of more about her at ellenanneeddy.com.
dimension
adding

similar to a calligraphy pen, keeping the angle of your zigzag stitch
consistent while turning your piece will result in variations in the width
that add dimension and texture.
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By rose HugHes
“Pathways 1”, 2006 • 29" × 29"
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“Through the Woods I”, 2007 • 171⁄" × 171⁄"
2 2
m a t e r i a l s
• Photos to work from
• Black-and-white copies of each of
the photos
• Tracing paper
• Pencil, eraser, and permanent black
marker
• Freezer paper
• Masking tape
• Scissors—paper, fabric, and appliqué
• Fabric—cotton, silk (with lightweight
iron-on interfacing applied), or any
specialty fabrics may be used, but all
should be able to be ironed.
• Iron and ironing board
• Sewing machine for straight and
zigzag stitching, and free-motion
quilting
• Thread—cotton and decorative
• Basic quilting and sewing supplies
• Backing fabric
H
ave you ever looked at a at first view, the landscapes of my • Batting: lightweight, cotton or cotton
mix
beautiful scene or imagined heart beckon me with their vast
expanses of color; then, as i look • Safety pins
a fanciful design, and thought to
closer, the details begin to glimmer • Decorative yarns—wools, cottons,
yourself, “there’s no way i could or blends
and draw me in. to capture this
ever sew all those curves!”? interplay between far and near, Optional
i started experimenting with curves i began to think of the landscape in • Embellishments - Beads, buttons, or
layers. the simplified shapes that perle cottons
about 10 years ago, the first time
i saw the sinuous lines of the hills make up the quilt top use fabrics in • Hand-sewing supplies
strong colors that are meant to catch
along california’s Big sur coast. they
your eye. colorful yarns are then
called my name, and i soon made the
couched and combined with machine
move from east coast to west. now appliqué to produce shapes that are
quilting to give another dimension to
the coastline’s flowing curves and the normally very difficult to piece.
the design and lay the groundwork for
color and texture of the inland hills
the finer details of the hand stitching now traveling and picture taking
and trees have become a treasured
and embellishments. have taken on new meaning and
part of my life. i enjoy hiking and
opened the door to creating both the
photography, so it was natural that curves and circles became easy to
larger landscapes i travel through and
i began to use my photographs and feature in my quilts by using my
the inner landscapes i create in my
my memories to create my quilts, and fast-piece appliqué™ method,
heart. today most of my designs use
after several years i found a way to which combines simple straight-
photographs as a starting point, and
sew those curves. stitch piecing methods with machine
i consider my photographs as studies
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