New to forum introduction

[MiaMrKitty]

Good Morning!
I have been sewing for a very long long time, since I was 12 years old and I am now 67. I live in South Florida and love tropical plants! I only started quilting in 2012. I have made maybe 10 pieced quilts and given most away. I would like to learn applique but find it very scary! I want to learn turned applique as I don't care for the fusable feel. I also am very interested in old quilting blocks using old type of print fabric. Does anyone have any suggestions on beginner applique patterns? I just don't know where to start!

[MAMSAN]

Welcome, from another South Floridian. We share the same interests , only I have 3 cats all Tuxedos.
I'm sure you will find answers to all your quilting questions here. Plus lots of useful information and just good friendship.
Welcome & Blessings Kathy

[KPH]

Good Morning and welcome from Northeast FL!

I did a quick search in tutorials, https://quiltingtutorials.com/tutorials?q=applique there are a lot listed there. Those with Rob Appell are fusible. But keep flipping through.

Shabby Fabrics also has tutorials on applique as well.

[MaggieSue]

Welcome from Central Wisconsin!!!

[Granny Fran]

Welcome from SW Ohio. If you don't like the feel of fusible you could still use that pattern for needle turn. Just add a seam allowance. I am sure you will find it very relaxing. Please post pictures before you give away any more quilts.

[TMP]

Welcome from Alabama!

[JCY]

Welcome from Colorado. Re: applique -- I don't do much, & just the fusible. YouTube is my go-to place, as well as internet searches. You might check out your local quilt stores -- assuming you live near them -- & see if any of them are offering classes.

[SuzanneOrleansOntario]

Hi and welcome to the forum from Canada's capital.

If you google Appliquick techniques, you will find a beautiful and easier way of doing applique patterns, also the tools to make this easier. I prefer this to raw edge. I think if you google Kathy McNeil, ypu will be inspired. I was lucky to take a class for her.

[dwil23]

Welcome from the Tampa area!

Jenny did a series with Jan Patek, I believe, on needle turn applique.

eta - Yes, here they are!

https://quiltingtutorials.com/tutorials?q=jan%20patek

[Thayer Abaigael]

Welcome from New Orleans, LA.

I learned applique from Nancy Lee Chong's DVD on Hawaiian Quilting. I felt it was an amazing introduction to needleturn applique. https://pacificrimquilt.com/shop/lessons/