It s time for another roundup and this one is of raw edge applique techniques.
Raw edge quilt white.
The fusible web is an iron on adhesive.
Be careful not to clip through your stitching.
Soothing green and blue are the colors in this design.
The quilt reverses to one of the coordinate print components that also trims the edges of the quilt and shams for a clean tailored finish.
Use this sham in a mix and match way to update your existing bedding or to complement a new quilt set.
I ll start things off with my own applique series from a few years ago.
Combining causal style and joyful with the green and white ruffles this quilt adds a charming yet lively touch to any room.
The fresh monotone palette of blue and white along with thin horizontal channel quilting gives a modern edge to this airy mix of vintage prints.
Raw edge machine applique.
This will act as a clipping guide for the outside edges.
Clip the seams.
On raw edge applique and was leery but 40wt king tut thread the i wanted to play with the black white quilt edge to form the miter the seam needs to be exactly on the edge that is even with the raw edges of the quilt.
Your stitch line will be about 1 4 of an inch inside your circle and you will have raw edges.
Using your scissors clip in the seam allowance between all the squares.
These will fray and get softer and cuter the more that you wash your quilt.
Sew around the edge of the quilt 1 2 from the edge.
Raw edged fabric is hot in design right now and the threshold raw edge quilt is a gorgeous example of the edgy trendy look.
Center a large circle on one of your squares pin it if you like and sew it on.
Delicate lace and floral are arranged in rows.
You add it to the back of the applique pieces then the pieces are permanently fused to the background fabric with the iron.
This technique requires fusible web and water soluble pens.
Cuts should be 1 4 to 1 2 apart from each other.
I love how fast you can get it done but there is a learning curve to stitching those shapes down.
The simple neutral color lets the texture shine through.
Learn these tips and make your fusible raw edge applique quilts a big success.
I just love how the frayed edges on the five set it off against the red and white but i really wanted a raw edge king candy.
On raw edge applique and was leery but 40wt king tut thread the i wanted to play with the black white quilt edge to form the miter the seam needs to be exactly on the edge that is even with the raw edges of the quilt.
This quilt set can be machine washed and tumble dried to refresh its look and wash any dirt and grime.
Raw edges and asymmetrical lines add visual interest.
You can even bring these shams into your living room to really up the comfort quotient.