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Needle Turn Applique - part 2

Needle Turn Applique - part 2

Needle Turn Applique Continued  It's time to stitch the first section of applique in place. Do you have your needle and thread ready? Tip: do not start with a very...

Needle Turn Applique - part 2

Needle Turn Applique Continued  It's time to stitch the first section of applique in place. Do you have your needle and thread ready? Tip: do not start with a very...

Needle Turn Applique - part 1

Needle Turn Applique - part 1

Many of our patterns at Arbee Designs include applique designs. Mostly I use fusible web applique but for many, you can also do the applique by hand. It's very relaxing and rewarding...

Needle Turn Applique - part 1

Many of our patterns at Arbee Designs include applique designs. Mostly I use fusible web applique but for many, you can also do the applique by hand. It's very relaxing and rewarding...

Trinity Celtic Knot pattern or Workshop

Trinity Celtic Knot pattern or Workshop

Did you know that our popular Trinity Celtic Knot quilt pattern (pattern can be found by clicking link) designs by Deborah Cohen is now available as an online class? Today I want to take...

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Trinity Celtic Knot pattern or Workshop

Did you know that our popular Trinity Celtic Knot quilt pattern (pattern can be found by clicking link) designs by Deborah Cohen is now available as an online class? Today I want to take...

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Fusible Webbing Applique Stitching

Fusible Webbing Applique Stitching

As a continuation of fusible web, I need to talk a little about stitching techniques. You can use almost any stitch but probably the most common are satin stitch, blanket...

Fusible Webbing Applique Stitching

As a continuation of fusible web, I need to talk a little about stitching techniques. You can use almost any stitch but probably the most common are satin stitch, blanket...

Fusible Applique - how-to

Fusible Applique - how-to

One of the easiest methods of applique is fusible webbing applique. This method of applique is quick to make with very pleasing results and you can stitch it in place...

Fusible Applique - how-to

One of the easiest methods of applique is fusible webbing applique. This method of applique is quick to make with very pleasing results and you can stitch it in place...

Fusible Webbing Requirements

Fusible Webbing Requirements

The great thing about fusible web applique is that there are a number of ways to stitch it down and the fusible holds it in place so it doesn't move...

Fusible Webbing Requirements

The great thing about fusible web applique is that there are a number of ways to stitch it down and the fusible holds it in place so it doesn't move...

When my mind wanders so do my seams

When my mind wanders so do my seams

Does your mind wander when you are sewing seams? Anita is often thinking ahead about what she needs to do next but when her mind wanders, so do her seams....

When my mind wanders so do my seams

Does your mind wander when you are sewing seams? Anita is often thinking ahead about what she needs to do next but when her mind wanders, so do her seams....

Star Quilt - how can I help?

Star Quilt - how can I help?

I've been eyeing up this pattern for quite some time wishing I had some spare time to make up a block or two, just to see how it looked. Well...

Star Quilt - how can I help?

I've been eyeing up this pattern for quite some time wishing I had some spare time to make up a block or two, just to see how it looked. Well...

Thoughts Of and About Our Online Workshops Since 2019

Thoughts Of and About Our Online Workshops Sinc...

We've blogged about our online workshops held at Academy of Quilting. Here's the last two years worth that hold a lot of valuable information and learning tips. https://www.learntoapplique.com/home/2019-and-beyond-online-workshops-for-quilters

Thoughts Of and About Our Online Workshops Sinc...

We've blogged about our online workshops held at Academy of Quilting. Here's the last two years worth that hold a lot of valuable information and learning tips. https://www.learntoapplique.com/home/2019-and-beyond-online-workshops-for-quilters

Quilt Thoughts of Stash Busting

Quilt Thoughts of Stash Busting

Her first words were.... "I am considering making a scrap quilt. My stash is too big! Lately, I have done small projects and they do not make much of a...

Quilt Thoughts of Stash Busting

Her first words were.... "I am considering making a scrap quilt. My stash is too big! Lately, I have done small projects and they do not make much of a...

create your own gift bags and cards using fabric

Homecrafted Giftbags and Cards are the Perfect ...

To round up our Christmas series of blog posts, I wanted to include reusable bags and cards... and this is a fun activity if you want to get children or...

Homecrafted Giftbags and Cards are the Perfect ...

To round up our Christmas series of blog posts, I wanted to include reusable bags and cards... and this is a fun activity if you want to get children or...

secret gifts inside christmas decoration - includes how to make the decoration

Secret Gifts or Ornaments and Tags

I love Anita's secret gift idea she includes in her tutorials for gift tags and ornaments.

Secret Gifts or Ornaments and Tags

I love Anita's secret gift idea she includes in her tutorials for gift tags and ornaments.

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