Sow Smiles, Grow Giggles

Discover the fun of machine appliqué using fusible thread.

$7.95 per pattern
(Wholesale rates available to qualified retailers on all patterns.)

These happy quilts go together quickly using strip piecing and fusible thread appliqué. Save even more time by cutting the leaves and flowers from a pre-printed fabric.

The pattern includes complete instructions for two sizes:

• A 62" x 86" twin-sized comforter
• A 46" x 62" lap quilt

Both quilts are suitable for hand or machine appliqué — even raw edge appliqué — but are easiest to accomplish with appliqué using fusible thread. Complete directions for this technique are included in the pattern instructions.
Why use this method?

• It's fast and fun!
• Your pieces are fused in place, but just along the very outer edge, so you get the ease of fusible appliqué without the stiffness or flatness that often results when using traditional fusible products.
• Once fused, the appliqué shapes stay firmly in place as you stitch around their raw edges with a decorative stitch. No pins needed. And, no shifting or moving — or puckers at the end. Sweet!
• After completing the stitching around the edges, you can trim away the extra layers beneath the appliqué shapes.

Techniques used include appliqué (by hand or machine), machine piecing, and quilting.

Threads used in these quilts were provided by Superior Threads — www.superior threads.com or 800-499-1777. Please ask for them at your local quilt shop or contact Superior Threads directly.

Fusible thread is available for purchase at this site. Please click here to order.

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There are several ways to get patterns and books by Annie:

• Please ask for these products at your local quilt shop.
  (We offer wholesale rates on all patterns to qualified retailers. Just ask your local store to contact us for more information.)
• Print out an order form and mail it to us with a check or money order.
• If you prefer to pay by credit card or bank transfer, you may use the online order form to pay through PayPal. (It's amazingly easy and quick to set up a PayPal account. Give it a try!)
• Please call (435-674-9816) or email us at annieu@infowest.com if we can answer any questions or if you would prefer to order by phone.

© Annette L. Unrein - March, 2004. All rights reserved.