Raw Edge, Free Motion Appliqué Project with OLFA
Good Morning, Quilters!
Do YOU need a quick project to brighten up your house?
I have a perfect project for you! In just a few hours, you can complete this raw-edge, free motion appliqué project that I designed for OLFA.
As the OLFA Designer of the Month, (Read my interview HERE) I received a beautiful collection of their products. I have been using OLFA rotary cutters, mats and rulers for years, so it was fun to receive some new toys–including the Splash line of colorful cutters with quick change blades. One of my favorite new toys is the circle cutter (more on that in an upcoming post!).
I think you will love the OLFA project. (It’s quick and easy –-with step-by-step instructions and photos–and the technique is very versatile. The project can easily be adapted to any size–or make several to create a triptych!
(NOTE-If you are having trouble with the PDF from OLFA–you can download it HERE as well. Download it as a PDF before printing to get the correct size.)
What about YOU?
Do YOU need a quick and easy project to jumpstart your quilting weekend?
Do YOU have any new quilting toys?
Have YOU ever tried raw-edge, free motion appliqué?
We’d LOVE to hear!
And don’t forget to head over to my Etsy shop for autographed copies of my new book, MORE Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3! It’s a bestseller already! Thank YOU!
May YOUR weekend be filled with colorful quilting!
Lori
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Yes! I ordered an LED light strip for my sewing machine harp area and I love it. With older eyes I need as much light as I can get and these LEDs do the trick.
I’ve never tried raw edge appliqués, but these are darling and will add them to the list of “need to finish” projects.
Love the tutorial on Olfa…really like this version of raw edge applique! Was not able to access the PDF template designs. Can you fix?? Thanks Lori!!
I added this link to my blog post today–and have asked OLFA to correct theirs as well.
https://wp.me/a3QhWh-5sA
Awesome! Thanks for fixing. Take care!
Thank you for sharing your instructions for the cute triptych! I found the instructions but no link to the PDF for the patterns. I am sure I have overlooked the link so would love a hint where to find the link or the patterns, if possible. Thank you for sharing all that you share with us!
I added this link to my blog post today–and have asked OLFA to correct theirs as well.
https://wp.me/a3QhWh-5sA
So cure and springy! Will have to try it!
These are really cute, great for practicing FMQ, and you have a finished piece to display. I am currently working on a BOM applique project but I don’t do a lot of applique. I only do raw edge applique as I find the other techniques take too long for me. I think I’ll fit this little project in with the BOM applique project. Love the colors.
Where do you going downliadsof applique figureslike it says ..they are available? Please direct
I added this link to my blog post today–and have asked OLFA to correct theirs as well.
https://wp.me/a3QhWh-5sA
Love the circles. Want to know how to do them.
I love raw-edge free-motion applique! I’ve just finished a few kitchen towels using this technique. It’s snowing again here in Montana so I’m also making bright and flowery things just to keep my sanity!
Lovely! Those are some great ideas!
I also need a new rotary cutter. I’ll be reading your interview with Olfa in-depth. I love their new colors.
Never tried raw-edge applique since I’m uncertain how it will last with repeated washings. I so far have only sewn and quilted items that can handle lots of use by children and messy family members (no wall quilts). Are multiple machine washings a “no no” for raw-edge pieces like this? I assumed they would fray too much for longevity.
Lori, I love the raw edge free motion project! If I use this method for table runners will they be durable enough to withstand the washing machine? I can’t wait to get started. Thank you
I think so- the fusible helps.
Raw-edge applique is my favorite, been doing it for many years. If I’m going to wash, I go around twice, works well.
Do you wash your pieces?
Thanks for that info. I haven’t tried raw edge applique because I was concerned that it would stand up to washing, especially the frequent washing of baby’s and kid’s quilts.
Thanks for sharing the pattern.