Reverse paper applique

Here are instructions for my variation of reverse paper applique:

Reverse Paper Applique
Note-This technique will produce a mirror image, so you might want to reverse your picture before you begin.
Step 1:
Pin, tape or spray baste your picture to the back of your background fabric. (Optional-insert batting between the fabric & paper.)-

Step 2:
Starting with the piece closest to the background, slap a hunk of fabric on the front of your background fabric. Tape the edges & if it’s a large piece, add a few pins from the paper side.

Step 3:
Set your machine for short straight stitches (about 20 per inch). With the paper side up, stitch on the line around your piece.

Step 4:
Remove from machine, flip over & trim applique piece close to the stitching. Repeat steps 2-4 until all pieces have been added.

Step 5:
Remove paper. Trim optional batting if you are going for a trapunto effect.
Step 6:
Here you have two options. I usually add the final batting & backing now, but you can continue without them. From the front, Satin stitch around all pieces.

Here's a quilt that I appliqued in gold lame' I wouldn't have considered doing it any other way. df

I just finished 2 more quilts

I've been busy finishing quilts. First we have a quilt that I made for Charlie from "luxury" wool suiting samples. some are part cashmere, or mink & there are a couple of camel hairs. Pieced on both sides & batted with Thinsulate. A "utility" quilt made with luxurious fabrics- I love the contradictions. first the back: Then the front:

This is a Snails trails quilt that I made for my grandson, Logan from mostly recycled denim. I enjoyed the pattern so much that I'm working on a baby quilt for a coming great niece/nephew in the same pattern. It was fun to add the pockets, but working with the recycled denim is a bit of a pain.