This month I have been reworking and making more appliqué patterns, so it is appropriate to choose some of them for the pattern of the month.
The appliqué outlines are numbered to show the order the pieces are placed. I have included instructions for bonded appliqué, although they are suitable for traditional needle turned appliqué too.
Bonded appliqué is a form of raw edged appliqué using a fusible glue film which has a paper backing. It reverses the image, so for my patterns which are not symmetrical I have provided both orientations.
The three patterns in this months block of the month sale are the Butterflies, the Iris and the Hearts & Flower block 1
Appliqué can be stitched by machine or by hand. Traditionally blanket or zigzag stitches are used, but for an alternative you may want to stitch close to the edge of the shapes. Enjoy appliqué however you choose to stitch the pieces down.
Happy Quilting – Bev
Bev Mayo 