Fran this was an amazing tutorial! I am kind of self taught with appliqué and have not used the blanket stitch, it looked so much cleaner than the zigzag stitch I’ve used. The trick of pulling the top thread to the back to secure, is genius!!! Thank you! I cannot wait to make my next appliqué and will save this video until your lesion is experienced knowledge stored in my brain!!!
Ty for being so kind in your videos. You and your Mom always brighten my day! And all your tips and tricks and fabulous patterns are a bonus. Can't wait to start making your quilts.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I was taught to do satin stitch on the full appliqué and I find it so difficult to keep a nice line of stitching around curves and points of the appliqué. I have some black noses and eyes that I’ve been procrastinating putting into some pieces animal heads. Using the blanket stitch like you showed, I’m ready to get my quilt done. Your tutorial was so helpful.
I just want to say Fran what a joy you are to watch. You have such a sweet and gentle demeanor all while giving such great instruction and information. Thank you. 😊
Very helpful information. I love machine appliqué. In fact just finishing up a BOM last appliqué block!! Great timing! Thanks so much for your tutorial!!
Fran Thank You for such a great video on applicating. I learned a few tricks I didn't know. For instance on the blanket stitch, I didn't know that placing the needle on the outside edge of the fabric. By doing that I can make adjustments.To the outline of the pattern being appliqued. I've watched previous videos, of other TH-cam channels. And they did not mention this trick. I'm so grateful that I'm watching this video today. Because now when I do my blanket stitch on my appliques. They will turn out so much nicer.
I mentioned not long ago that I wanted to do applique and here it is! I was so happy to see this. Great video. You are an awesome teacher. The pattern is printing as I write this. Can't wait to start. I know this was long for you but please consider doing more.
Hi Fran, Great tips for embroidery. I'm happy to say I just received my new book 3 Yard Quilts for Kids! I get so excited every time I watch one of your videos! Something I have learned to do when I satin stitch is: when I begin stitching I do a straight stitch to my starting spot, then I turn my piece back around and begin the satin stitch. This gets rid of one of the tail ends because I am now satin stitching over the top of it. Hope this makes since. Happy quilting!
Fran you are an awesome teacher and you are amazing at details. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about appliqué from you enough that I will undoubtedly give it a try. Thank you for your patience and knowledge!
Thank you so much for your direction! I have been a self learner--and did not know the "little secrets" of applique on the threads! I love this blanket!! my grands are going to LOVE it!
Fean thank you for all the wonderful tips and tricks for using the blanket stitch and knee lift. The blanket stitch is my favorite stich for appliqué too. Now to dig out my knee lift and practice with it. Thank you again. Amazing tutorial.
Thanks for all your tips and tricks! I love your calm voice and thorough teaching skills. I may try this now. You gave me the confidence to try it. Thanks
Thank you very much Fran , for this tutorial . All this time when I appliqued, I just ended the stitches on the applique, not knowing about tying them off. Doing it your way tells me I won't worry as much about fraying or unraveling. You have changed my appliques for the future. I liked that you talked this thru' so well. As einstein said if you truly know something you can explain it to a child. You know your craft .
Thank you Madonna! Yes, we've found that tying off the edges is an important step and one that really helps finish off the appliques 😊 So glad it helped!
Fran, this is an awesome tutorial. I think the fabrics chosen are great! I really appreciated you walking us through the appliqué process, especially in which appliqué stitch would work the best & why. Sometimes I need a visual & this tutorial was extremely helpful.
Great tutorial Fran! You make it look so easy! I know it takes practice because I have tried it. But it is certainly something that can be learned with practice. So adorable!
This is the work smart not hard method. I should have rewatched before I did this I missed a step it worked but was a lot of extra work and headache. This method is awesome. This was my first time and it was midnight soo. Lol
Great tutorial Fran! Copy paper works great as a stabilizer for the satin stitch. It easily separates from the stitches when you pull it off at the end.
Fran, I have never done the finishing off technique that you used. I usually tie mine off and put a drop of Fray Check to keep the knot solid. I like your way of using a needle to lace it through the stitching. I have only used that way when finishing off serger seams. Thanks for enlightening me!
Thank you, fantastic Fran! This is perfect timing for me, because I just purchased 3 of your kits and got your new book free. I was going to start on the puppy quilt, but was hesitant about doing applique. I generally avoid applique because my brain says, "Huh?" when the directions say 'applique as desired.' This video explains the details and I thank you for it. Fran, you need your own channel because I think this is the best tuturiol your company has put out. One more thing: Do you put a small amount of Fray Check all around the applique so it definitely won't unravel?
I have always wanted to learn how to do applique! Please teach more in another video...you are so clear in the directions of do's and don'ts. Do you sell a kit to go with this pattern that includes everything you used? I dont know what to get¿¿ I am going to watch your tutorial again. Thank you so much for this wonderful video⭐❤✂️🧵
Hi Sherrol, we do have a kit that is used in the tutorial - www.fabriccafe.com/Playful-Petals-3-Yard-Quilt-Kit-p/8022327.htm - the only other thing you will need is; Paperback Fusible Web and tear away stabilizer. Let us know if you need any other help! Good luck!
Hi Carol! You certainly can have your machine knot the ends. From my experience, 2 things happen. The knots don't look very nice and they tend to pull out with wear. You also need to make sure there are no tails on the knots or the tails may show through your light fabric. I hope this helps. - Fran
Hi Mickey! The Heat & Bond I use acts as a stabilizer when doing raw edge applique. I feel like it gives the fabric plenty of support. When doing other applique, like the whiskers on the kitty, I do use a tear away stabilizer on the back.
Hi Deb! The 1st edition did not include enlargements and was written in an older style. The 2nd edition updates the layout to our current format and adds enlargements to all 8 quilts. Thanks for asking!
Thank you for breaking this down in the video. It's much less intimidating than the finished quilt appears!
Fran very nice finishing off threads on back of this block.
Thank you for this awesome tutorial!!!!!!
You’re such a good teacher, Fran!
This video really helped. I am going to do this pattern.
Great tips.
I learned something new today. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this video. You’re a great teacher. I feel more confident to try appliqué.
Fran, I learned so much about appliqué just from watching this. Thank you for a great tutorial!
Very nice instructions -thorough and interesting,
Thank you for such a great tutorial on appliqué. I really enjoyed all your techniques.
Thank you for showing this. I have always been intimidated by applique. Now I am going to try it. Thanks for a great tutorial.
Love the great detailed instructional video. Hope to see more in the future!
Great job, Fran!!
Thank you Fran for a great tutorial. Didn’t know about the tie off. Thanks again.
I have the knee lift and didn't know what to use it for! Thank you, Fran!
Thank you Fran ,great details on appliqué.Great ideas .
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Great job explaining everything so clearly!!! Thank you!
Fran this was an amazing tutorial! I am kind of self taught with appliqué and have not used the blanket stitch, it looked so much cleaner than the zigzag stitch I’ve used. The trick of pulling the top thread to the back to secure, is genius!!! Thank you! I cannot wait to make my next appliqué and will save this video until your lesion is experienced knowledge stored in my brain!!!
Thank you Crystal! So glad that it was helpful. Good luck on your next appliqué quilt!
Ty for being so kind in your videos. You and your Mom always brighten my day! And all your tips and tricks and fabulous patterns are a bonus. Can't wait to start making your quilts.
You're so sweet, thank you and happy quilting!
Nice tutorial on raw edge applique Fran. Love both the kitty 🐈 and doggo 🐕 appliques. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕
Thank you Fran. I have made appliqué quilts and now I know the correct way to finish off the ends.
I love watching Fran teach! She is excellent 😊
Thank you so much!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I was taught to do satin stitch on the full appliqué and I find it so difficult to keep a nice line of stitching around curves and points of the appliqué. I have some black noses and eyes that I’ve been procrastinating putting into some pieces animal heads. Using the blanket stitch like you showed, I’m ready to get my quilt done. Your tutorial was so helpful.
Thank you Linda, yes, the blanket stitch is the way to go. Good luck with your animal heads! 💜
Thank you. Concise instructions, pleasant voice, good closeups of technique. Well done Team Fabric Cafe. Cute pattern too. Thanks. Ms. Fran.
Thank you Rose!
Very helpful tips and easy to understand!Thanks, Fran! ❤
I just want to say Fran what a joy you are to watch. You have such a sweet and gentle demeanor all while giving such great instruction and information. Thank you. 😊
Thank you for such kind words, Susan 😊
Fran, you really have patience and explain the procedure throughly! Thank you for the tips and tricks.
Very helpful information. I love machine appliqué. In fact just finishing up a BOM last appliqué block!! Great timing! Thanks so much for your tutorial!!
Thank you for showing the appliqué stitch and steps in detail and up close .
Fran, you are a wonderful teacher. I do hope you will do other how to tutorials.
Thank you Fran. This was a very informative fantastic video and you explained it using a lot of details. Loved it!
Fran Thank You for such a great video on applicating. I learned a few tricks I didn't know. For instance on the blanket stitch, I didn't know that placing the needle on the outside edge of the fabric. By doing that I can make adjustments.To the outline of the pattern being appliqued. I've watched previous videos, of other TH-cam channels. And they did not mention this trick. I'm so grateful that I'm watching this video today. Because now when I do my blanket stitch on my appliques. They will turn out so much nicer.
Thank you Marion! That's the great thing about TH-cam, you may always learn something new, even if its small! 😊
Nice to see a presentation like this from you Fran. Great job on this cute quilt. ♥️🇦🇺
Great video!! I learned several new things I didn’t know about in doing raw edge appliqué! So Thank you for this,Fran. ❤️
Fran, this was so much fun watching and the quilt is adorable (both puppies and kitties).
I’ve never done appliqué before! You make it look easy tho. Thank you for yet another wonderful video!
I've already watched this video , and really liked it and it was great 😊. Thank you Fran
Thank you!
I mentioned not long ago that I wanted to do applique and here it is! I was so happy to see this. Great video. You are an awesome teacher. The pattern is printing as I write this. Can't wait to start. I know this was long for you but please consider doing more.
Hi Fran, Great tips for embroidery. I'm happy to say I just received my new book 3 Yard Quilts for Kids! I get so excited every time I watch one of your videos! Something I have learned to do when I satin stitch is: when I begin stitching I do a straight stitch to my starting spot, then I turn my piece back around and begin the satin stitch. This gets rid of one of the tail ends because I am now satin stitching over the top of it. Hope this makes since. Happy quilting!
Great tip! Thanks for sharing, Susy!
Fran you are an awesome teacher and you are amazing at details. Thoroughly enjoyed learning about appliqué from you enough that I will undoubtedly give it a try. Thank you for your patience and knowledge!
Thank you Rhonda!
Excellent tutorial on applique! Good information well presented. Thank you, Fran.
Good step by step how to.
You are a born teacher!
Thank you so much for your direction! I have been a self learner--and did not know the "little secrets" of applique on the threads! I love this blanket!! my grands are going to LOVE it!
Fean thank you for all the wonderful tips and tricks for using the blanket stitch and knee lift. The blanket stitch is my favorite stich for appliqué too. Now to dig out my knee lift and practice with it. Thank you again. Amazing tutorial.
Thank you for the heart. Sorry Fran, my fat fingers and by my not proof reading I spelled your name wrong.
Excellent tutorial for those beginning with applique projects. I love the cat pattern!
I am so Thankful you did this video. I have been terrified of trying applique. You broke it down to something that I might like to try. Thank you.
Great job on the tutorial! Also love to see you working alongside your mom. Looking forward to more tutorials.
Loved the way you handled the long threads! Thanks for the great video!
You are so welcome!
I love all of your shows ty for taking your time for this beginner. 💕 hugs Fran ty
Thanks for all your tips and tricks! I love your calm voice and thorough teaching skills. I may try this now. You gave me the confidence to try it. Thanks
Thank you very much Fran , for this tutorial . All this time when I appliqued, I just ended the stitches on the applique, not knowing about tying them off. Doing it your way tells me I won't worry as much about fraying or unraveling. You have changed my appliques for the future. I liked that you talked this thru' so well. As einstein said if you truly know something you can explain it to a child. You know your craft .
Thank you Madonna! Yes, we've found that tying off the edges is an important step and one that really helps finish off the appliques 😊 So glad it helped!
You're an awesome teacher ❤ Fran.
Thank you! 😃
Fran, this is an awesome tutorial. I think the fabrics chosen are great! I really appreciated you walking us through the appliqué process, especially in which appliqué stitch would work the best & why. Sometimes I need a visual & this tutorial was extremely helpful.
Great tutorial Fran! You make it look so easy! I know it takes practice because I have tried it. But it is certainly something that can be learned with practice. So adorable!
Thank you, this was a big help!
Fran, thank you so much. I learned so much from you , you are so calm and informative. I won't be afraid to try this.
Donna, you are so very welcome. Don't be afraid, you can do it!
Great video. I never was interested in Applique. I think I can now that I was shown in great detail. ❤
Awesome! So glad we were able to help 😊
Beautifully done and what a fun quilt!
Fran, A great tutorial. Your way of explaining this technique is outstanding. How bout more raw edge applique designs, kits and tutorials. Thank you.
Thank you, Fran! Your excellent tutorial has given me the confidence to try appliqué! ☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you Doreen! You got this!
love the blanket-stitch...never thought of that !! You are a great teacher...love you and Fabric Cafe....thank you...
Fran, this is a great video. I've wanted to learn how to do applique and this was perfect for me. Thank you so much!!!
Fran, I’m now brave enough to tackle appliqué!!!
Fran this was such an informative tutorial! I learned so many new things. Thank you!
This is the work smart not hard method. I should have rewatched before I did this I missed a step it worked but was a lot of extra work and headache. This method is awesome. This was my first time and it was midnight soo. Lol
This is an awesome tutorial. Easy to follow, easy to see what you are doing and excellent directions. Thanks so much
Thank you, Sue! Glad it was helpful!!
Love your too too 😊
Top not too
A great tutorial, now I will try , I have not had any success so far but your tutorial is so maybe this time I’ll manage ,, thank you
Thanks so much for your in depth instruction!
Great tutorial Fran! Copy paper works great as a stabilizer for the satin stitch. It easily separates from the stitches when you pull it off at the end.
Fran, I have never done the finishing off technique that you used. I usually tie mine off and put a drop of Fray Check to keep the knot solid. I like your way of using a needle to lace it through the stitching. I have only used that way when finishing off serger seams. Thanks for enlightening me!
What a great video. Instructions are so thorough. ❤❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful!
You're a great teacher. You should do more teaching sewing videos. I've never done appliqué. After your instruction, I feel confident. Thank you.
Excellent video. I learned sooo much. Thank you
Lots of great tips. Thanks
This is the best raw edge applique tutorial I have ever watched. Brilliant explanation and tips. Thanks so much.
Thank you, fantastic Fran! This is perfect timing for me, because I just purchased 3 of your kits and got your new book free. I was going to start on the puppy quilt, but was hesitant about doing applique. I generally avoid applique because my brain says, "Huh?" when the directions say 'applique as desired.' This video explains the details and I thank you for it. Fran, you need your own channel because I think this is the best tuturiol your company has put out. One more thing: Do you put a small amount of Fray Check all around the applique so it definitely won't unravel?
Very good diminstration. ❤
Thank you Kathy! 🥰
love this and you did great
Really good tutorial for appliqué
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Great video, the camera was great as well as the info
Thank you Evelyn! 💜
So good
I have always wanted to learn how to do applique! Please teach more in another video...you are so clear in the directions of do's and don'ts. Do you sell a kit to go with this pattern that includes everything you used? I dont know what to get¿¿ I am going to watch your tutorial again. Thank you so much for this wonderful video⭐❤✂️🧵
Hi Sherrol, we do have a kit that is used in the tutorial - www.fabriccafe.com/Playful-Petals-3-Yard-Quilt-Kit-p/8022327.htm - the only other thing you will need is; Paperback Fusible Web and tear away stabilizer. Let us know if you need any other help! Good luck!
Are the feed dogs on the machine up or down? Thanks in advance for a reply.
There are 2 kinds of heat and bind, do you use the lite or the heavy? I am thinking the lite kind. Thanks!
Hi Nancy! I prefer to use the Lite version of Heat and Bond. Thanks! - Fran
what sticky paper did you use to adhere it to the fabric ?
My machine does not have the blanket stitch :(. What stich do you suggest I use?
Fran, I have a Bernina that will knot the thread. Will that work?
Hi Carol! You certainly can have your machine knot the ends. From my experience, 2 things happen. The knots don't look very nice and they tend to pull out with wear. You also need to make sure there are no tails on the knots or the tails may show through your light fabric. I hope this helps. - Fran
Are you using special scissors?
Hi Shelly! Nope, they are just normal fabric scissors. Thanks for asking!
You don’t put stabilizer on the back of your fabric?
Hi Mickey! The Heat & Bond I use acts as a stabilizer when doing raw edge applique. I feel like it gives the fabric plenty of support. When doing other applique, like the whiskers on the kitty, I do use a tear away stabilizer on the back.
Now add a Chenille tail, 😀🐱
Why did you need a Ned “For Kids” book when it has the same quilts as the old one?
Hi Deb! The 1st edition did not include enlargements and was written in an older style. The 2nd edition updates the layout to our current format and adds enlargements to all 8 quilts. Thanks for asking!
@@FabricCafe I also learned the hard way that it has errors
Loralie kitties