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Applique - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Crochet, Embroider, Fell, Flap, Fly, Knit, Overcast, Overhand, Overlap, Overlay, Quilt, Run, Tack |
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Applique (or appliqué) is a technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn onto a foundation piece of fabric to create designs. It is particularly suitable for work which is to be seen from a distance, e.g., Banner-making.
A famous example of applique is the Hastings Embroidery whose designs are appliqued onto the backing fabric using a variety of embroidery stitches.
Applique is also used extensively in quilting. "Dresden Plate" and "Sunbonnet Sue" are just two examples of well-known quilt blocks that use both patchwork and applique to construct.
Baltimore album quilts and Amish are famous examples of applique quilts due to the quality of their designs.
Types of Applique
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Example Usage of Applique |
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closettherapy: @christinenoel Not to buy! Seems imbalanced with such a large Applique + long skinny sleeves. |
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MomWillLoveIt: Jacket~I handmake rosebuds, Applique them, & hand stitch around edges of each one http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25587382 |
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xtrvagnce: @luckyumbrella 's Mom sent us some great books on various sewing/Applique/xxxstitching techniques! Gonna spend some... http://bit.ly/5Tpovv |
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