My First Applique - and I have questions!

[sewmuch2learn]

Scraps from Go Pink and Christmas combined for my first applique wall hanging. The hearts are pretty stiff because I used something I'll call "two-sided sticky iron-on stuff" I found in my cabinet. I'm going to practice my FMQ again, but I don't know if I should quilt over the hearts or just around them. Any experienced advise will be very welcome!

[New York Sue]

SO CUTE!
Have you outlined the edges with a satin stitch? I can't really tell by photo. If you have, impeccable job!
I'm trying to hone that skill down, myself....

[Hulamoon]

That is so cute that I would be afraid to touch it! If it's a wall hanging maybe just stitch around all the lines? I'ts super cute!

[sewmuch2learn]

Yes, I did. In fact, that's why I started out with such large hearts -- by the time I got to the 4 small ones, I had it figured out.

[SuzyQue]

Very pretty! You will be ready for February! Some of that sticky iron on stuff can be very stiff......I try to use the lightest weight that I can find. I think I would just quilt around the hearts.....too much stitching might take away from the design. If it is a wall hanging, it won't need much quilting.

[cyndiofthevortex]

What a beautiful little quilt! I'd love to know where you got the pattern - I want to make one like it! It is really cute.

I'm a bit afraid of machine applique and want to start out with something not too complex. You've done a very good job with this project. Your fabrics are perfect for the hearts and the layout is so interesting. Talent, my dear! You've got talent!

[sewmuch2learn]

Thanks for the compliments Cyndi. Actually, I was going to do Jenny's tutorial for a heart quilt, but didn't feel like piecing - so I just made a large heart and did red/pink opposites on the borders. when I ran out of large fabric pieces, I did the four small center ones. Other than that, there was no real planning - it just kind of happened, and turned out much larger than anticipated.

[EnumclawGramma]

I adore this!!! You did a wonderful job with the applique! This is just so sweet!! Nice job!

[lilmouse]

I love it, but agree, you should use the lightest weight stuff you can find.....I don't use fusible as I want to be able to stitch through it and I may not be able to with the fusible..(hand stitching)....also you can use used dryer sheets for backing and apply with a little basting spray or lapel glue....MSQC sells it! I tend to use the featherweight interfacing...it is pretty sheer for an interfacing and doesn't interfere with sewing...and it is fairly inexpensive! Hope this helps you!

[shannonsaulter]

lots of great info...
The hearts are fantastic are you sure its your 1st?