How Do You Make Applique Templates?
Applique allows the quilter to express creativity and imagination and brings new life to wall hangings and quilts. Making an applique template is quick and easy once you know how to do it. Trace or photocopy the template pattern onto plain paper. It is always wise to make two copies. One is your working copy and the second is for future reference. Mark both copies to identify individual pieces. Make note of colors to be used. You may wish to label pieces with terms like dark floral, medium blue, or small patterned material. These notes are designed to remind you of the color scheme or textures needed to create the look and feel you desire. Cut the individual pieces of the pattern apart. Trace the pattern pieces onto a sheet of thin cardboard or plastic with a marker. You may wish to pin the paper pattern to the cardboard prior to cutting to keep the piece from slipping while you trace it. If pinning is difficult, a small piece of tape will hold it in place. Remove the paper and mark th
