Fusible Applique: Trace, Cut, Press! It’s a pleasure to join the team here at QUILTsocial! My name is Kathy Wylie and I’ve been quilting for 20 years, sewing for another 20 before that, and blogging for the past five. I am an author, pattern designer, certified quilt judge, speaker and…
Now that we have our table runners all quilted, it’s time to prepare our applique shapes so that we can try out our new couching skills!! First thing we need to do is trace the leaf shape below onto the paper side of your fusible web three times. Leave about…
As I sat in my studio the other day thinking about my projects for this week I kept looking at the wonderful colors outside so I grabbed my camera and went for a little walk in the yard. I really don’t have to go far for photo opportunities as I…
Measure and trim Well, today is Friday, so I need to get this pillow done so I can use it on the weekend! There are just a few more steps to do and then the sewing will be finished. The first thing that we need to do is to measure…
My final design Although I liked all of the design versions that I came up with yesterday, when I placed the appliques in a line down the side of the pillow, I was most happy with the way it looked. Because the quilting lines were on an angle, it was…