Appliqué Quilt Patterns

Appliqué quilt patterns are the perfect way for quilters of any level to add a little something extra to their projects. While some might think of this technique as something more traditional, other quilters might find the look modern when paired with the right quilt fabrics. As a result, appliqué patterns and projects appeal to a wide variety of quilters, novice and seasoned. Whether you prefer the look of needle-turn or raw-edge, or simply enjoy using fusible web, each of these projects shows you a different take on a well-known and widely used technique.


Do you design quilts or quilt blocks? How do you work when you do? When I design a quilt or a block, I like to use graph paper and a pencil to sketch out lots of ideas, but there are plenty of different ways to get creative with quilt design. Even making a traditional block, like a Log Cabin or an Ohio Star block, is technically designing, since youre selecting colors and values that appeal to you, and the combinations you choose can make your traditional blocks look one-of-a-kind; then sewing those blocks together in a pleasing arrangement is even…