Hand appliqué is the method of 'applying' fabric shapes (called 'patches'), by
hand, onto a background to produce a decorative pattern or 'block'.
Hand appliqué is the method of 'applying' fabric shapes (called 'patches'), by
hand, onto a background to produce a decorative pattern or 'block'.
The secrets to successful hand appliqué are smoothly turned edges, sharp points
and a tiny, invisible stitch.
Fabric shapes are marked and cut out to include seam allowances, which are
turned to the wrong side before (or as) the patch is applied. Often, the patch
is stabilized by molding it around a precut paper shape before sewing. Then, the
background is cut away from behind the patch to remove the paper and make
quilting easier. Sometimes the patch is stuffed before closing to give it a
dimensional look.
Stems (and the like) are made with narrow bias strips. These are often sewn into
a tube before applying to the background. One style of appliqué, called
'Celtic' appliqué, uses bias tubes to form intricately woven spiral patterns:
Types of special hand appliqué techniques include Broderie Perse, Hawaiian
appliqué, reverse appliqué, shadow appliqué, dimensional appliqué and
stained glass appliqué. Each creates a different and unique special effect in a
quilt and is generally used sparingly.
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