My DJ reverse applique technique that I show below is one that I learnt especially to make this quilt. It has become my preferred method of applique and where possible I chose this method over regular applique. Several quilting friends mentioned they also found this the case when making their blocks and told me before I started on this journey! It was this comment that helped me choose to do all the applique by hand rather than by machine (my preferred method).
As I was making my blocks I found I acquired several essential items along the way. These all made it much easier and the results I achieved much better.
To get as sharp a point as possible I found watching Sharon Schamber's video 'Needle Turned Applique' invaluable. This is where I found out about the huge benefits of using glue.
Below is block G13 that I made using this technique. I'm sorry for the photo quality, my current camera doesn't do closeups well.
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Iron freezer paper pattern onto right side of fabric. Cut along curved edge leaving a scant 1/4" seam allowance. Clip along the inside curve to within a few threads of freezer paper. |
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Place main fabric at the back right side up. Position plain fabric with freezer paper on top. Baste through all layers leaving room to turn seam allowance under. |
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Turn seam allowance under and stitch using small stitches. |
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This photo shows the wrong side of the block after surplus fabric has been trimmed away. |
Below are some of the blocks within the quilt that use this technique. When making these blocks I referred to thatquiltblog as Anina has some very creative ways of interpreting the blocks that make it a lot easier to do. They are often more fabric hungry but the end results are so much better.
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