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13 Sewing Applique Tips and Tricks to Try Right Now

February 16, 2019April 26, 2018 by Shannon Reed

Many quilters are turned off by applique because they’ve been told it’s difficult and fickle. Other sewists have tried it, but they had a bad experience that left a sour …

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The Most Popular Styles and Techniques of Quilting

February 16, 2019November 14, 2016 by Shannon Reed
quilting styles

“What are the most popular styles of quilting?” – Quilter’s Review reader Beginner quilters may be familiar with the tools of the trade, but most are only familiar with one …

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What’s the best way to reverse applique?

August 26, 2016May 12, 2016 by Shannon Reed
reverse applique

What is the best way to reverse appliqué? I am doing a leaf pattern from the book Artful Appliqué the Easy Way. It says to cut a window on each …

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What is So Great & Fabulous About Appliqué?

June 24, 2019March 19, 2016 by Shannon Reed

“I’m new to sewing & quilting and I absolutely love both of them. I see a lot of things in my quilting magazines and books about appliqué, but don’t understand …

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Categories Ask the Experts Tags applique, fusible appliqué, hand appliqué, raw-edged appliqué Leave a comment

How do I get started with Broderie Perse?

August 26, 2016October 31, 2015 by Shannon Reed
broderie

The economics behind this 19th-century technique have changed dramatically, but it’s still a great way to add excitement to your work. Here’s how to get started. I want to put …

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