I've said that I don't applique. I really don't - except for quilt labels. However, I have a little trick. This method:
- Secures the label in the binding (so no nefarious persons can remove it)
- Hides the seam allowance of the label so you don't see its shadow from the front
- You only have to hand stitch 2 sides.
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| Here's my label - love it! Notice I added sashing, pressing the seams to the outside. If you applique the label down without sashing, then you will see the shadow of the seam allowance through the light fabric. |
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| Since I'm adding my label to the lower right corner, I pressed back my 1/4" seam allowance on the upper and left sides of the label. |
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| Align label to lower right of quilt back. Pin in place, and then sew on the binding. Notice the stitching on the right and bottom - the label has been "caught" in the binding and is secure. |
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| Applique the top and left side down. Fold the binding back, and stitch binding down on all 4 sides of the quilt. |
Easy trick but very effective.
Happy Stitching!
Elisa
Such a nifty-neat idea! Thanks for sharing, Hugs
ReplyDeletelovely label.............good idea putting it into the binding.............
ReplyDeleteLove it! I need to catch mine in the binding too, since I always get it just a little bit crooked. For Kaaren's quilts, I used a glue stick instead of pins to hold it in place - I was amazed at how well it worked!
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