Learn How to Applique
Applique is the art of sewing smaller pieces of fabric onto a larger background. If you've never made an applique quilt, do give it a try. There are many different applique methods to choose from, so there's a technique to suit every taste and skill level.
Sew and Turn Applique
Use the sew and turn applique when you want to avoid all the fuss of turned-under edges.
Use the sew and turn applique when you want to avoid all the fuss of turned-under edges.
Learn the Needleturn Applique Method
Instructions to help you learn needleturn applique, a traditional form of hand applique.
Instructions to help you learn needleturn applique, a traditional form of hand applique.
What's Your Favorite Type of Applique?
Take the poll -- tell us what you think.
Take the poll -- tell us what you think.
Share My Heart Quilt
I hope you like this quilt, a combination of patchwork with Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam appliqué quilt blocks.
I hope you like this quilt, a combination of patchwork with Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam appliqué quilt blocks.
Floral Appliqué with Fusible Web
Learn how to do easy fusible appliqué when you assemble this Floral Medallion Appliqué quilt. Use hand appliqué or any other method if you prefer.
Learn how to do easy fusible appliqué when you assemble this Floral Medallion Appliqué quilt. Use hand appliqué or any other method if you prefer.
Appliqué Quilt Gallery
Pictures of appliqué quilts made by members of the About.com quilting community.
Pictures of appliqué quilts made by members of the About.com quilting community.
Baltimore Album Quilt Tradition
The Maryland Historical Society offers a wonderful online tour of Baltimore Album Quilts.
The Maryland Historical Society offers a wonderful online tour of Baltimore Album Quilts.
Baltimore Album Quilts: Elegant Sampler Quilts
A look at the history of Baltimore Album Quilts, by Judy Anne Johnson Breneman.
A look at the history of Baltimore Album Quilts, by Judy Anne Johnson Breneman.
Traditional Applique Technique
The Illinois State Museum Society provides a condensed look at the art of applique.
The Illinois State Museum Society provides a condensed look at the art of applique.