‘Applique’ Archives
Behind the scenes
Once in a while it’s fun to share a little behind-the-scenes story about the TQL issue you have in your hands. When we decided to do an issue with a “faces” theme, our thoughts turned pretty quickly to the work of Marilyn Belford and the quilt Rundy, a portrait of her [Read More]
Boost Your Appliqué Skills
The AQS online store is filled with books, patterns, fabric, notions, and more! In honor of all quilters who enjoy the fun of appliqué, we’re celebrating with a special discount. We’ve put together an Appliqué Bonanza, with three titles published by AQS, each [Read More]
More – Love to Quilt Books
AQS is proud to present more books from its newest line of quilting and craft books. Love to Quilt books are an economical way to focus on your specific interests or to explore new topics. You’ll find books on quilting, piecing, marbling, and more. Each book is only [Read More]
Lancaster Best of Show Winner
AQS Contest Coordinator Andrea Fowler interviews Christine Wickert, who won the Best of Show award at AQS QuiltWeek in Lancaster, PA. Learn how Christine works with silk in making her prize-winning quilt. [Read More]
Crazy
Every so often there’s a quilt that is so spectacular, and so complex, that I find myself wishing that each and every one of you could see it up close in person. “His Majesty-the Tree,” in the April TQL, is one of those quilts. If you’ve read Dana Jones’ article, [Read More]
New – Love to Quilt Books from AQS
AQS is proud to present its newest line of quilting and craft books. Love to Quilt books are an economical way to focus on your specific interests or to explore new topics. You’ll find books on quilting, piecing, marbling, and more. Each book is only $12.95. (AQS Members [Read More]
Free – Stars in the Garden Table Topper Pattern by Pam Bono
This floral table topper designed by Pam Bono will be lovely in any decor. Fusible appliqué and template-free piecing make this project quick and easy, while hand embroidery adds a special touch. Click here for the corrected PDF of Stars in the Garden Placemats & [Read More]
New – Multiple Ways to Appliqué by Kathy McNeil – DVD
This DVD by Kathy McNeil will show you how to make nine different bird blocks while learning five different methods of appliqué. The DVD includes: turning edges with sizing/starch, needle turn, freezer paper, raw-edge appliqué, and machine appliqué. Watch a demonstration [Read More]
Sandra Leichner – Scale with Embroidery Video
Sandra Leichner, the AQS author of Hand Appliqué with Embroidery, shows how to make your quilts come alive with the right scale of embroidery threads. [Read More]
More Grate Inspirations
The other day I met some friends for lunch. On my way back to where I’d parked the car, I saw a quilt. Well, it’s not a quilt yet. But it might be. A building along the street had painted, rustic wooden siding. Surprisingly, each of the basement windows was covered with [Read More]
