applique fraying

[Sharyn J]

Raw edge is fun and easy as long as all your pieces are stable. If you don't want to do raw edge, you can sew lightweight woven interfacing to each piece, right sides together. Then a make a small slash in the middle of the interfacing only, and turn the work right side out. Press. Then you can cut out the excess interfacing, just leaving about 1/4". This gives you a nice clean and turned edge. Then you can treat it the same as raw edge method and stitch. You could use a small piece of webbing to temporarily hold each piece in place while you stitch or pin.

Another method like above is to stitch a fusible lightweight interfacing. Stitch around with the fusible side facing the right side of fabric. Then slash and turn. The fusible will now be on the outside and ready to press in place. I love this method but I have to pay attention so I don't put the fusible on the wrong side. Been there, done that!

The tree quilt and leaves is cute and should be an enjoyable project! Raw edge would be easy on this one. Try the different methods on a practice piece. See which method you like the best.