Raw edge applique quilts

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First of all, I want to say a huge THANK YOU! to everyone who sent me emails and left comments regarding my last post. It means the world to me! I really believe that women and Mother's alike should be a source of support and respect for one another. Your kindness certainly kicked me out of the funk I was in. thank you! thank you! thank you! Onto other news, I'm back from vacation and I'm ready to work! I have finished one of several baby quilts that need to be made... It turns out that I…

Discover the beauty and versatility of raw edge appliqué with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the tools and materials you'll need and essential techniques for creating intricate designs.

Discover the beauty and versatility of raw edge appliqué with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the tools and materials you'll need and essential techniques for creating intricate designs.

Not only is this a great technique to use on quilts, but it looks fabulous on wall hangings, placemats and pillows. I'm sure there are many other items I'm forgetting to mention. I love the way raw edge quilt applique patches look after they've been washed a few times. The way the applique frays around

The Quilt Maker’s Toolkit – Charlotte’s Fusible Web for Raw Edge Applique – video tutorial

Raw Edge Appliqué is a quick, beginner technique that can produce stunning results. Check out a tutorial, free pattern and supply list!

Raw edge applique is a great way to quickly stitch down your applique. The raw edge will ravel a bit with use. Super cute and simple, plus a video to help.

It certainly has been awhile since I've share some client quilts and talked about them. I have quite a few to share with you today, hope you enjoy taking another look at these gorgeous quilts. - Joleene - Joleene, one of my dear friends and the creator of "Sew Red Glasses", made this gorgeous color wheel. She made it just before this years Home Machine Quilting Show, which is in Salt Lake City Utah each year. She had a booth and gave a couple of demonstrations each day on the main stage. She…

For a while I've been blog and google surfing looking at postage stamp quilts, coin quilts and raw edge quilts. A few weeks ago I decided I was going to come up with my own plan to incorporate all the ideas into one quilt. I have a 12" plexiglass template that I used for the basis of each block. I also had a bunch of white flat sheets that I wanted to use for something and tons (seriously....tons of scraps). I started off by cutting 25 12 inch white blocks. The I free hand cut 25 slightly…