The Magic of "Invisible" Machine Appliqué - Online Class

ZOOM CLASS Sat.; March 11, 10 AM - 1 PM EST. Video recording available the next day.

All skill levels welcome.

Once you know the secrets, it's easier than you'd ever believe to create the look of heirloom-quality hand appliqué with finished edges – all with your sewing machine!

And when it comes to style and versatility, the sky is the limit.

I use these techniques in many ways:

• traditional appliqué designs
• modern appliqué designs
• faux "piecing" and curved designs
• landscapes and pictorial quilts
• stained glass and Celtic designs

and more!

We'll start with an overview of my favorite methods for preparing finished edges, including:

• Folding and pressing the seam allowance under with a hot iron
• Freezer-paper on top of the fabric
• Freezer-paper underneath the fabric
• Faux "Piecing"
• Lightweight interfacing
• Quick-Bias
• Celtic press bars/bias pressing bars

A mini-trunk show of finished quilts will be included.

We'll also discuss how to set yourself up for success, including:

• Marking tools
• Fabric selection
• Pros and cons of different types and weights of threads
• Needle choices
• Stitch settings
• Stitching order
• Layered appliqué