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Ready to dive into the appliqué world?
We’ve gathered ten of the best appliqué quilts for all levels that will get you to dig your favourite fabrics and start sewing!
No matter if you’re only just starting to learn appliqué techniques or if you’re already an appliqué pro, we promise you’ll find a quilt you’ll absolutely love.
Discover more fun projects right here on Gathered. Here’s our current favourites:
If you’re new to quilting, have a look at our beginner’s guide to get you started. And you can also check out our 10 simple quilt patterns to begin your quilting journey.
10 gorgeous appliqué quilts
1. Panda Pop by Jo Carter
Start off with these cute clamshell pandas playing hide and seek!
This scrappy mini quilt, featuring bold prints and furry friends, is the perfect pattern to learn the clamshell technique as well as appliqué.
- Find this adorable pattern by Jo Carter in the Gathered Shop.
2. August Flowerbed by Véronique Diligent
Do you absolutely love all things floral like us? Then you’re going to adore this masterpiece!
Create a quilt you’ll be proud to show your family and friends for years to come.
Display this blooming beauty by Véronique Diligent all year round!
- This pattern was originally published in issue 91 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the TQ app.
3. Softies by Happy Sew Lucky
Slow down and enjoy calmly sewing the Softies templates by Berene of Happy Sew Lucky. She designed her templates specifically for playful tranquillity, finding a calm moment, letting your creativity run free and hand stitching at the pace you want. The repetitive pattern makes this project rhythmic and soothing.
You can appliqué these softies shapes on lots of different projects like a pillow, a table runner, a bag, a glasses pouch, a hot water bottle cover, a needle book… The choice is yours!
- Find it on Berene’s Etsy store now!
4. Moonlit Dream by Zeïba Monod
This wall hanging depicting the lunar phases would make for a great décor in your house.
You can create a striking visual effect using a gradient of shades or an ombré fabric.
- This minimalist appliqué wall hanging by Zeïba Monod was first published in issue 134 of Love Patchwork & Quiting and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly or the LP&Q app.
5. Love & Laughter by Paula Hope
If you’re looking to practise different skills while making a work of art, then look no further.
Love & Laughter by Paula Hope combines Quarter-square Triangles, appliqué and needle-turning techniques.
This quilt was inspired by folk art themes in gentle, natural colourways.
- This pattern was originally published in issue 109 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly or the TQ app.
Create a cushion cover to decorate your sofa
We have a free pattern using appliqué to make a sublime cushion cover!
6. Blomma II by Yasmeen K Branton
Here at Gathered we’re big fans of long and slow projects that allow us to wind down.
If you’re like us, you will love this Block of the Month pattern by Yasmeen of Sand & Stars.
She named it Blomma, which mean flower in Swedish, as she was inspired by modern scandi design to create it.
The pattern includes 12 individual blocks, perfect to practise and gain confidence in your appliqué skills.
- Find this pattern on Yasmeen’s website.
7. Boho Rainbow by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier
After a quick project?
Use your fabric scraps to sew this super trendy and oh-so-cute wall hanging in warm orange shades.
With its little rainbow, it’s sure to brighten up your home! And for a more bohemian or rustic look, you can use a stick from your garden to hang the banner.
- This pattern by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier was originally published in issue 118 of Love Patchwork & Quiltingand is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly or the LP&Q app.
8. The Retro Daisy Quilt by Maude MacDonald
The Retro Daisy Quilt pattern, by Maude of the Retro Quilter, uses a non-conventional method, making appliqué easy and fun.
This quilt was inspired by the iconic 60s and 70s style daisies. You can make it with vintage-looking fabrics or make it more modern if you prefer.
This pattern is cute, fun, beautiful and floral, so what’s not to like?
- Find it now on Maude’s website!
9. Spring Meadows by Julia Gahagan
Invite Spring into your home all year long with this miniature quilt by Julia Gahagan.
This pattern uses shadow appliqué which is when shapes are glued in place, a transparent fabric is placed on top and the design is quilted. This is a quick and easy technique that enables you to produce a small-scale design without having to fuse or appliqué each shape individually.
- Find this pattern in issue 99 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly or the TQ app.
10. Ocean Treasures by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier
Can you hear waves splashing rhythmically on the beach?
Transport yourself to the seaside with his sea glass quilt by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier.
Pick fabrics in a variety of oceanic greens and blues for a realistic finish.
This quilt is a perfect way to use up tiny scraps that you’ve been hanging onto.
- This pattern was first published in issue 114 of Love Patchwork & Quilting and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the LP&Q app.
Learn how to appliqué a tote bag
Keep on expanding your appliqué skills by following Heather Nugent’s guide on how to appliqué a tote bag, and above all also giving you a free pattern!
Create appliqué tea towels
Make your kitchen just this little bit cuter by decorating your tea towels with appliqué techniques. Michael Ann shows you all the techniques to make the most beautiful tea towels.
