Thursday, July 9, 2015

Applique The Kim Diehl Way

Snowball Blossoms by Kim Diehl

Kim Diehl signature style includes scrappy patchwork, beautiful applique and a stunning palette of prints that she designs for Henry Glass. Her keen color sense is showcased in her latest collection, Gathering Basket. The collection is full of pretty prints painted with Kim's flair for color ranging from luscious greens to fresh purples, reds and yellows.


For the release of this collection, Kim has designed a special project, Snowball Basket. This lovely quilt features a simple but gorgeous applique center surrounded by easy patchwork. You can download it for free here.

Kim teaches her special applique worldwide and freezer paper plays a big part of the process. Do you use freezer paper when you applique but find that the paper you buy in the grocery store curls or doesn't tear off the rolls smoothly? Kim teamed up with Martingale & Co. to bring you Kim Diehl's Best Applique Freezer Paper - convenient 8 1/2" x 11" sheets of freezer paper that you can draw on or even print on your inkjet printer.


With the 30-sheet set, you can download the pattern for this sweet quilt, Folk-Art Dish Garden for free following the directions located in the package of freezer paper.

Folk-Art Dish Garden by Kim Diehl

We are excited to bring you a giveaway for a fat-quarter bundle of Gathering Basket and a package of Kim Diehl's Best Applique Freezer Paper. Make sure that you hop over to Martingale's blog for the their giveaway of the same prizes and for some more inspiration from Kim! Double the fun.

Just comment below to tell us what you love about applique.

Good luck! One winner will be picked randomly Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Remember to enter our weekly Let's Get Quilting Giveaway while you are visiting today. Details here.

- HG

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Marilyn said...

I love applique as a compliment to piecing on quilts

Snoodles said...

Oh, I'd love to stop struggling with that big roll of paper....Kim's sheets sound like super tools for better applique! Her fabrics are lovely, too. Would love to win and try the Snowball pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!

Christine said...

I have never tried appliqué. I'd like to some day! Thank you for the opportunity to win an awesome giveaway!!

Ann D said...

I don't usually work with applique. When I do, I find that it is fun to fussy cut the pieces. It's easy to do raw edge applique and it doesn't take a lot of time to finish a project.

anndunn24(at)gmail.com

squirrelie55 said...

I love the beauty of applique. Makes me want to be better at doing it and I love Kim Diehl!

Anonymous said...

I haven't done much in applique. One thing I do know about applique is that you can take it with you and work on it while waiting or traveling somewhere.

Trina

tdamil213@yahoo.com

sewingnancy said...

I love applique because the finished designs are amazing and all you do is turn under the edge and stitch it down! I'm also able to work on my sewing while I'm still with the rest of the family. I don't always want to be tucked away in my sewing room.
nancyannmcfall@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I love the way applique adds another dimension to a project. robinsheloratearthlinkdotnet

Cindy W. said...

Would like to learn to applique with freezer paper.

Unknown said...

What I love about applique is the graceful curves that you can achieve only with applique. I love both wool applique and traditional needle-turn applique with cotton fabrics.

Unknown said...

What I love about applique- both with wool and with cotton fabrics- are the graceful and intricate curves that you can achieve only with applique.

Susan Mulvihill said...

I am crazy about Kim Diehl's designs and fabrics and would absolutely LOVE to win this! I'm interested in trying her new applique sheets as well because they sound like they'd be so much easier to work with. I'm fairly new to applique so need all the help I can get! Thank you for this opportunity!

Susan Mulvihill said...

I am crazy about Kim Diehl's designs and fabrics and would absolutely LOVE to win this! I'm interested in trying her new applique sheets as well because they sound like they'd be so much easier to work with. I'm fairly new to applique so need all the help I can get! Thank you for this opportunity!

Unknown said...

What I love about applique- with both wool and cotton fabrics- are the graceful and intricate curves that you can achieve.

AuntieD said...

This fabric is gorgeous and I hope to win!! Thanks for giving us the opportunity. Love the quilt pattern that comes with the paper, too. Thank you.

NancyB said...

This is such a beautiful applique. I want to try the freezer paper technique.

Mary said...

Oh wow, if it's Kim Diehl appliqué, I love it! I love the fact that appliqué is so freeing - no one really knows if you got the shape just right or not:). It adds a wonderful design element to patchwork and is really fun, once you've gotten over the fear!

Sandy N said...

Ah, the perfect fabric for the perfect pattern. Love doing machine applique, but I am anxious to learn Kim's method.

DonnaB said...

I like that applique adds the handmade quality to a project. In this world of machine quilting, piecing, applique even--when it is hand done, a little extra love is added. DB

Unknown said...

I love the freedom of design and expression that you get with applique. It can change an ordinary project into something extraordinary! It's that little extra something to make a project sing!

NancyB said...

I will enjoy using Kim's Freezer paper for future applique.

Wendi said...

To me appliqué adds another element of design and beauty to any sewing project.
I love the way applique conveys the message of doing something extra, making
a project reflect another element of the intended overall effect by raising the
quilting level up a couple of notches. And it just looks beautiful!

Betsy (Ben Stein's Grandma) said...

I love to machine applique and use freezer paper all of the time. would love to win the fat quarter bundle and a package of Kim's freezer paper. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this great Give-a-Way. Betsy

LakeMGal said...

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WoolenSails said...

I love the versatility of appliqué and using it in pieces that I make for others, as well as myself.
I enjoy making small quilts for those who are going through illness or tough times with inspirational sayings and appliqué.

Debbie

Grammy said...

My favorite thing about applique is the portability of the project. I have all of Kim's books and adore her applique projects. Her freezer paper is going to be a great addition to my applique stash :) thanks for a fun giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I love applique. A person can make a quilt based on whatever picture they want with applique. I have done machine applique but currently I am trying my hand at hand applique. I love that, too! It gives me something I can do when my husband wants me sitting next to him watching television.

Anonymous said...

Have done machine applique but not Kim's way so would love to win the applique freezer paper sheets to give "real" applique a try. The fabric is wonderful, marvelous colours and design. Anne S

Barbie G. said...

My work with applique has been very minimal, but I'd like to try learning this way.

Anonymous said...

I love the detail and freedom to use any shape that applique brings to a project. Thanks!

Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

Shirley sascott4@hotmail.com said...

I've done a quilt with circles that I appliqued. And I've appliqued spray of flowers on two corners of two quilts. Sometimes a quilt needs just a little something to really make it POP. Thank you for the opportunity to win a super great giveaway.



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Maureeneh said...

I love doing applique because it is a way to personalize your quilts. Thamks for the chance to win.

Charlotte Casey said...

I love appliqué because it is so relaxing and portable. It's my favorite watching TV (although hubby doesn't understand how I can do both at once 😊) and travel companion. You can quilt anywhere if you develop a love of appliqué!

Cynthia said...

Having never tried applique yet, this would be an awesome opportunity!

Maureeneh said...

I love doing applique because it is a way to personalize my quilts. thanks for the chance to win. Thanks for the chance to win.
maureeneh52@hotmail.com

ph said...

I've heard of Kim's freezer paper method - can't wait to try it. PH

cindi said...

I love doing applique both by hand or machine. Would love to try out Kim's paper. I love her fabric and designs.

sunny said...

I love that applique sits on top of the patchwork, and brings it to life!

Carol Gearey said...

Haven't done a lot of applique but I love how it looks! I have done some hand applique but mostly I've done machine applique.

cdgearey@hotmail.com

Vivian said...

I love the unique shapes you can create with applique -- those designs that go beyond the straight lines of piecing. There's also something "softer" and "flowing" about applique designs and the extra dimension factor of adding something to the top of a block or background. I've always enjoyed Kim's designs so appreciate knowing her technique for creating them!

BizyStitches said...

I love quilts and wall hangings with applique because it gives them more dimension and interest to the pieced item. I have to say how much I love the fabric bundle. Thanks for adding my name to the drawing.

Sunnie said...

I have never appliqued but Id like to try it on baby clothes and cloth diapers.
sunniewoodyplus2 atmsn.com

Unknown said...

I have attempted needle turn applique in the past but, not loved the result! So, I usually skip those patterns , or do machine applique. Quick and easy. With good instructions and the right tools, such as Kim's paper sheets perhaps I would attempt it again.

Peddlecar Quilts said...

I love everything Kim Diehl, and have both of her previous lines. Would LOVE her new one for more fun projects!!

Diana Hengesbach said...

I love this fabric and design.

Gweneth said...

I love to applique, but have not done any lately, mostly a hexie girl these days. This is the inspiration I need.

Vroomans' Quilts said...

WHat I like about applique is the many different methods of the technique. I can use which suits the pattern/design I am working on. Lovely line of fabric.

Martina said...

I love to add lovely shapes and patterns to a pieced quilt. Makes it just so special. And i love especially, that I can take my applique work with me wherever I go. So waiting somwhere is quite fun now, lol!

Pamela said...

Thanks for this awesome giveaway! I love applique because it's portable, relaxing, and has beautiful results!

Karen in Breezy Point said...

I think applique is a little like painting--choosing the perfect fabric for a leaf or flower--it adds so much to the design of the quilt. It's kind of like frosting!!

amie said...

What I love about appliqué is the ability to personalize projects with symbols or designs that have special meaning to the maker or the receiver!

Kathy E. said...

I've done lots of applique, both with my embroidery machine and my regular machine. What I love most is that I can choose the fabrics, the thread and the stitch to make each and every design unique. I can buy a design, a template or even hand-cut my own drawing too!

Loris said...

Kim's designs and techniques are wonderful. I like to applique to get very specific designs in my quilts. I love that there are so many techniques for it. thank you for the generous giveaway. I love Kim's fabric designs and would love to try out her new freezer paper.

Christine said...

I enjoy appliqué because I love handwork. Kim Diehl's quilts with their appliqué are always appealing.
Christine from Ontario

JANET said...

What is not to like? Applique puts the finishing touch on a quilt. I love to hand applique at night while DH has on mindless TV. It relaxes me and I have something to show for my time.

Denise said...

I love to appliqué because it is very relaxing to me and I can take it with me to work on when I go to the lake!

Anonymous said...

I love the clean look of applique, it just lays on the quilt top so nicely.

Lana said...

lanafrazier@yahoo.com

I love the look of applique. I feel it adds a wonderful added dimension to any project. I would prefer to do machine applique because it goes faster but am currently working on an applique project that is done by hand. It is my take-along project for road trips.

gab said...

I love all kinds of applique, but needle-turn is more hands-on. Its great to create beauty.

Anonymous said...

I would love to learn this method of applique I think it would be a great travel project. Thank you. Rose drclearwaters@rcetronics.com

Anonymous said...

I love this line of fabrics. Can't wait to try the freezer paper applique.

mumbird3 said...

I love Kim's patterns - she has such a great design sense! I like the dimension applique lends to a quilt! Love doing flowers!

Rebecca O said...

Good project to work on outside the sewing room and it add to the detail of the project.

Janie said...

I love hand appliqueing baby quilts, wall quits, and lap sized quilts. I use Kim's method of ironing two pieces of freezer paper together to make the template more stable. She has great hints. Thank you for the giveaway.

Janie said...

I love hand appliqueing baby quilts, wall quits, and lap sized quilts. I use Kim's method of ironing two pieces of freezer paper together to make the template more stable. Se has great hints. Thank you for the giveaway.

Unknown said...

I'm a newbie to applique, but would love to learn to make some beautiful projects like Kim's! Being able to use any design I want is intriguing. Hope to win this bundle. Thanks for offering it!

Jacky said...

I love appliqued quilts. I find that so much easier than patchwork where you have to get the seams to line up and corners etc. I love the shapes you can use when you are appliqueing (hope I spelled that correctly!)Anything you can draw you can applique!

Anonymous said...

I love Kim's designs because she usually combines applique with traditional piecing. These new applique papers will make the job just that much easier. You know we love anything that will simplify the process. I also love the fabrics! The rich colors are right up my alley!!

marie said...

i love the relaxation of hand applique!

Pamela said...

i haven't done much applique, but I'm ready to give it a try again with Kim's frezer paper. Thanks for the giveaway!

mcpeakj said...

Oh my,what don't I love about applique! The quiet,close up work of hand-applique is like a soothing balm for my soul. It totally relaxes me,and sometimes,I like to add my own little touches to the applique,just to make it more personalized. I LOVE Kim Diehls patterns! Her creativity truly speaks to my soul and I would be THRILLED to win! Thank you for the opportunity! -Myra

Unknown said...

Still a newbie to hand appliqué, but have completed one small wall hanging. However, I LOVE machine appliqué for making non-heirloom mini quilts and gifts. It is a nice change of pace from making strictly pieced quilts.

KatB said...

I like the process of applique as well as the way it makes the quilt "sing."

Anonymous said...

I love the precision of shapes you get with applique. This giveaway is wonderful and I thank you for the opportunity to win it!

Julierose said...

Oh just love that cute pattern and those fabrics are so lovely...i would love to win...I am a newbie to applique having just finished hand appliqueing my Mom's Poms quilt blocks....thanks for the chance....hugs, Julierose

Anonymous said...

Love simple applique. These papers would make it much easier to print all the patterns. Kim's fabric and designs are always at the top of my to do list.

quilter said...

Applique can be so very pretty! I am still learning, want to try appliquik(?) method, having too much shedding of edges with plain fusible.

Kaern said...

I would love to learn Kim's method of applique. I'm definitely a beginner at applique. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

susan said...

I love the precision of shapes you get with applique. This giveaway is wonderful and I thank you for the opportunity to win it!

susan said...

I love the precision of shapes you get with applique. This giveaway is wonderful and I thank you for the opportunity to win it!

Deb Johnson, Quiltbeeme said...

I love applique for several reasons: it's portable - so easy to keep a baggie of supplies and scraps of fabric at the ready for Drs. visits and such. With Kim's applique papers, it's even easier to travel with my applique kit! It's an easy type of work for short bits of time - easy to pick up and put down. I love applique for the evenings in front of the TV with hubby or when I am just too tired to sit at a sewing machine.
With applique, I am able to stay busy no matter where I am or what I'm doing. Plus, it really gives a quilt the 'soft' touch...a great artistic finish to a pieced quilt. But most of all, applique allows me to 'design' my own fabric. Not a bad set of reasons I am in love with Applique! Hugs, Deb

Lori F said...

I find applique difficult and want to try my hand at it again. I'd love to try the new freezer paper! Applique makes a beautiful quilt. I love your fabric.

susan said...

I love the precision of shapes you get with applique. This giveaway is wonderful and I thank you for the opportunity to win it!

Karen said...

Applique is a challenge for me, and I do love a challenge. I really love it when a challenge is made easier (with freezer paper - easier to use?). Great quilt thank you for the contest.

Denise said...

I love to applique it is so much fun!

isa13 said...

I am a newbie to applique, and for the moment not very good at it ! Would like to perform with Kim ‘ s new freezer-paper . Hugs from France

isa13 said...

I am a newbie to applique, and for the moment not very good at it ! Would like to try with Kim ‘ s new freezer-paper . Hugs from France

Tina said...

I am excited to try your freezer paper. I love appliqué. I use your method. Your new fabric is gorgeous! Would love to win these.
Tina Rainer

Darlene B said...

I love how many different looks you get with applique - modern, traditional, folk art, etc. LOVE Kim's books and fabrics!

Kathy said...

I love fall colors anyway, but Kim's fabrics are favorites. They just make you want to get to work (or play)! Her applique designs are so attractive and her methods so do-able. Thanks so much for the great give-aways - they really DO inspire!

Lisa said...

I have done machine applique but have never done turning under would love to try and really like the fabric

Unknown said...

I love the look of applique, though I am no expert at it. I would love to try her freezer paper method.

Audrey said...

I love the portability of applique as well as the fact that it allows me to slow down and enjoy hand stitching. In our busy world opportunities to slow down are precious. Thanks for offering a giveaway of Kim's Gathering Basket collection as well as her freezer paper. I look forward to making my own version of Snowball Blossoms.

Unknown said...

Hand applique adds so much depth to my quilts. I enjoy the process from choosing fabrics to stitching the pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I have always loved applique - it is almost like painting a picture with fabric

Katherine said...

I love the look of appliqué with piecing and it's so nice that appliqué is portable! Kim's projects and fabrics are a favorite!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I have always loved applique, it is like painting a picture with fabric

Jennifer A said...

I love the way that appliqué can change the shape of a quilt block. It can do many things that straight pieces cannot. Thank you for the chance to win this wonderful prize. :) 😄👍

Lauriejo said...

I have always loved the look of applique, but haven't tried it yet.

chupacabrita77 said...

I love the look of applique combined with pieced designs. The applique can really elevate patchwork to something very special.

karenf said...

I love the look of applique. It gives endless opportunity to add more different fabrics to a project. I'm in the more is better camp whether its piecing or applique. I also love the challenge of practice makes sorta perfect or at least I am happier with the results the more I applique.

karenf said...

I love the look of applique. It gives endless opportunity to add more different fabrics to a project. I'm in the more is better camp whether its piecing or applique. I also love the challenge of practice makes sorta perfect or at least I am happier with the results the more I applique.

Donna Keating said...

Applique adds an added elenent to my piecing that can't be beat.

Kathleen said...

I love the fresh and free look that appliqué can bring to a quilt. At the quilt shows it's often the appliqué's that stop me in my tracks. From lovely floral bed quilts to the heritage look appliqués, the baltimore albums and the themed animal quilts, I love them all.

Unknown said...

I am very much a newbie when it comes to applique. I am at a point now that I no longer automatically look at an applique pattern and say no to it. I am wanting to jump in and try my hand at it. Kim Diehl's patterns are definitely some of my favorites to try. I would love to add to my Kim collection with this wonderful giveaway.

Joanna said...

What I love about applique is that it adds dimension and texture to the quilt. I love the way Kim uses traditional blocks and then her applique to make her quilts unique. Her design sense and color choices are so pleasing.

Mona @ ldstevmo@hotmail.com said...

Applique can be fussy, but mostly it's more forgiving than piecing, so it's relaxing for me. And I prefer the more natural look of appliqued birds and flowers than the pieced versions. Kim's designs are wonderful, so it's no surprise her fabrics are too. Thank you for your generous give-away opportunity.

Unknown said...

I am definitely still a newbie when it comes to applique. I am at the point now that I am ready to jump in and no longer automatically say NO to any pattern that includes applique. I have loved Kim Diehl's fabrics and patterns since the first time I saw one in a magazine. I would love to win this collection of her fabrics and have a good reason to get started on this new adventure.

DebrafromMD said...

I love appliqué, both by hand and machine. I especially love to pair it with piecing. It just adds so much depth and grace to a design.

Unknown said...

I would like to put a bit of applique into each quilt I make - maybe in the border? But I haven't done much applique yet.

Hildy said...

It's really relaxing and you can take your work with you when you travel. And it adds the little something to a quilt that makes it truely unique.

Margaret Knoll said...

I love the intricate designs you can produce. I also love to hand sew...calming for me...

Unknown said...

I love how appliqué looks - and have always enjoyed hand sewing.

Unknown said...

I love to applique vines and circles. Thanks for the chance to win!

Diane H said...

Applique takes a quilt to a whole new level of goodness. I love Kim's fabrics and patterns and it would be great to try her new freezer paper sheets. Thanks!

Dee said...

I have Kim's books and love to applique - I am also doing club 1 & 2 so far. Applique is so portable - this would be so amazing to try her paper and win this fabric

Kathy Davis said...

Applique is relaxing to me because you can do it anywhere, and not tied to the machine.
kdavis1@centurytel.net

Marlene said...

I love the potted flowers as the center.

Michele T said...

I love the freedom that appliqué quilting offers, the results are always breathtaking and stunning!! Kim's style is awesome too!! I would love to win this incredible giveaway!!thanks for the chance!!

Anonymous said...

I'm still a newbie and really haven't done much applique. I would love to try Kim's papers though. Thanks for the chance to win such a fabulous prize! :)
Debby E
samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com

Jeff said...

I like to combine applique and piecing, so beautiful!

Marie Chat said...

Applique gives me the freedom to do handwork in a relaxing setting. I also love how I can create shapes and designs that I can't with patchwork which I love too. That's one of things I do love about Kim's work ~ she combines both applique and patchwork in her projects! Thanks for the giveaway!!

Susan Stanton said...

I love the look of layered fabrics on a wall hanging or table runner. It adds another dimension to quilting and softens a project.
yoyopattycakes at hotmail dot com

Barb said...

I love the wide variety of things that can be done with applique....so easy to put your own spin on a pattern by changing up the applique!

Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Barb Spurr

spurr@mymts.net

Brenda Iwami said...

Applique fulfills my "need to slow down" time in the evenings.

craftyccain said...

Being a newbie, I have not done any applique. But am eager to try. :)
craftyccain@gmail.com

Pam White said...

Hi Kim's pattern looks adorable, her fabrics divine. It is winter here in New Zealand, it would be fantastic to sit here and stitch Kim's latest design with my quilt friends. Thanks for the chance to win
Pam White
43 Thomas St
TEMUKA
South Island
NEW ZEALAND
mjplwhite@xtra.co.nz

craftyccain said...

Being a newbie, I have not tackled appique yet. But am eager to try. :)
craftyccain@gmail.com

Gloria said...

I love Kim Diehl's way to applique. I was fortunate enough to take one of her classes and used her method in a recent quilt I finished. Thanks for the giveaway!

Pamela said...

I love applique! Great way to add details and the possibilities are endless.

Mary said...

I love that I can take my Applique with me on road trips. I would LOVE to win Kim's new Fabrics! Love that Purple!

Kathleen said...

I've not had a lot of experience with applique, however I do have some quilt blocks that have fused designs on them which I still have to then stitch down. Does that count as applique? I would love to learn this freezer paper method. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

Danette said...

I've only done appliqued a few times. But I would like to try again with this freezer paper. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

Terry said...

I love the special touch appliqué adds to a simple quilt pattern. Thanks for the sweet giveaway :o)
cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

Terry said...

I love the special touch appliqué adds to a simple quilt pattern. Thanks for the sweet giveaway :o)
cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

I love the creativity that comes with applique. You can really make a project your own!

Sallie said...

It's like coloring with fabric.

Mom2four said...

I think applique is beautiful! That's what I love about it!

Mom2four said...

I think applique is beautiful! That's what I love about it!

Brenda said...

I love the beautiful and realistic looking items and I also love the folksy art work that you can only get from applique!

Jackie said...

I love appliqueing while watching TV. Doing it then makes me feel like I'm not just sitting around doing nothing but accomplishing something.

Unknown said...

You can applique any shape you want including letters and words. It can make any project unique. Thanks for the chance to win such beautiful fabrics!

Judy said...

I love the possibilities of appliqué. Whatever you imagine can be done if you work hard enough.

Kay said...

I am always drawn to quilts with applique & have done a little myself, but I'm not very confident with it. I really need a class with Kim.

Estie said...

I enjoy applique much more than piecing. It feels a bit more personal to me to have applique in a quilt.

deannasrealestate.com said...

I love appliqué with piecing the colors in the gathering basket collection are so pretty

Unknown said...

I have done a little applique but am anxious to do more. I like to have a hand project to do. It is very relaxing!

Cammi said...

Oh I love everything about applique! From choosing the pattern to cutting the fabric to sewing it down! Kim Diehl is my hero!! Love this new fabric line!

Beth Marine said...

I love that I can make it my "own" and change what I want to change, add what I want to add and put my special stamp on an already great design. I also like that applique is portable!

sue bennett said...

I cant wait for this line of fabric to hit the stores. I will be buying the applique sheets also. I love the way applique brings life to many quilts.

suebennett1975@gmail.com

Unknown said...

😍. Love love love He ry GkassFabrics and Kim Diehl quilts!!

Beth Marine said...

I love that I can make it my own, I like that I can add to a design, take away from a design and make an already great design something just for me. I also love that its portable.

Unknown said...

I just love everything Kim Diehl!

sue bennett said...

I cant wait for this line of fabric to come to the market. I will also be trying the freezer paper sheets. I love the way applique brings life to many quilts.

suebennett1975@gmail.com

Sharon K said...

I love the colorful designs that can be created with applique.

Unknown said...

I've been wanting to try appliqué because it is so beautiful, but have been a little afraid of tackling that roll of freezer paper and its curls and rolls.

Terry

thcole87@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I like the way applique can soften the sharp edges of piecing.

Reeze Hanson said...

I love to applique with freezer paper or fusible web. It really is so easy and creative. I love the new fabric line and would love to win your fabric.

Carole D. said...

I love the fact that applique is so much more forgiving than piecework. If I am half an inch off in placing an applique piece, it generally works out okay. The new fabric collection is beautiful and I would like to win some of it!

Carole D
bistry@atlanticbb.net

Unknown said...

I have only tried simple applique. I would love to learn about the freezer paper method and the fabric is gorgeous. I'd love to work with it.

Anonymous said...

I haven't done much applique, but I like it when I see what others have done with applique. I especially like the more realistic look you can get because of the curves and I have seen some applique that is 3D like--layered.

senstrings (at) yahoo (dot) com

Janet L. said...

I've not tried applique on a quilt, yet, but have been practicing the back-basted method. I like it!!

PJ said...

I love the peace of doing applique. To me it is very calming and almost like meditation

Rina Mason said...


My favorite the about applique is how calming it is.Thanks for the chance at such a wonderful prize.

Anonymous said...

I like the unlimited applique' that can be added to a quilt for design interest.

Barb said...

I love the look of applique - still struggling with being happy with my execution of it though. Flat freezer paper can only help!

Thanks for the opportunity to win - I really love Kim's patterns and fabric!

Michelle A said...

I love that applique allows you to get any pattern you want on your quilt. What an awesome giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win.

Brinda said...

Appliqué is so much fun. I get to use so many different colors and fabrics and my project gets done in a flash.

Bluebird of the shire - Gay Youngman said...

I love using beautiful fabrics in applique. Now I am very much into EPP which is so relaxing.

Carol said...

Applique is another technique that enhances quilts. Whether it's used as the only element ina quilt or combined with patchwork, it can add a whole other dimension to the finished result.

Maria B. said...

I love how applique can take any quilt pattern to an entirely new creative level and allows you to make it uniquely your own!

Sheila said...

I love creating flowers with applique. Doing applique by hand feeds my need to "feel" fabric. Thank you for the opportunity to win. sfernkopf@yahoo.com

Sherryl F said...

I love all hand work - so applique is a favorite. It's a challenge to get the points, but always good to try new techniques!

Bethanaann said...

I love the way it gives detail to a project, applique gives the project its own personality. You can make it simple,elegant and even humorous.

QuiltMama61 said...

Greetings! I've been doing machine applique for many years but have never tried the freezer paper method. I LOVE Kim Diehl's patterns and fabrics and have made numerous of them. Winner a FQ bundle of hers would be like icing on the cake. Thanks. Peace & joy to you!

claire said...

I love the soft edges and the dynamic color options for applique. I love it all!

Anonymous said...

New to applique but love Kim's designs. Judi judib@gvtc.com

Patticakes Patricia Mishler Handmade said...

I love the personal touch applique gives.

Unknown said...

Just did handles on a basket for a wallhanging.

Anonymous said...

I like visible apologies best. Jus love Kim's stuff!

Karen in Texas
K2sews@hotmail.com

LindaTN said...

Love Kim Diehl's work. I Have all her books. Thanks for the chance.

Linda-TN
ChenL99290@aol.com

blomidonview@gmail.com said...

Applique can lift a quilt from "okay" to stunning!

Karen in Texas said...

I like fusible appliques best. Just love Kim's stuff!

Karen in Texas
K2sews@hotmail.com

Tonya Stewart said...

I love that applique opens the doors wide to more detailed quilting where piecing can get u only so far!

Shirley Graff said...

Applique adds a touch of gentleness to any project I make. I like the intricacy of it and I enjoy adding additional colors to complement the project.

Kathy H said...

I love that applique adds that extra interest to a pieced quilt.

Unknown said...

I am in love with all things Kim Diehl! I own all of her books and love her sense of color. This new batch of fabrics is so sassy. I can't wait to get some.

janice said...

I love the look applique gives a quilt.

Mary said...

I love applique because of its versatility. It can stand alone beautifully or be used in amazing ways in combination with other techniques such as piecing or embroidery. Applique is also versatile in that it can be accomplished by hand or machine and again in so many ways, just pick the one that fits your skills and desired outcome.

Kaaren said...

What I like best about the applique process is the look and feel of 'country' that it adds to a quilt or project. If Kim recommends this freezer paper then it's gotta be 'the bomb'!

Joanne Roberts said...

I'm just learning to quilt and am ready to start adding applique. Winning this will give me the tools to start. Thank you joanrob8@aol.com

Barbara on the Eastern Shore said...

Outstanding giveaway
I love to applique especially over pieced blocks

Nancy Nehez said...

I have yet to try applique, but can't wait! I've been wanting to make a Kim Diehl quilt in so long! Just love the folk art look applique gives to her quilts!

nancynehez@gmail.com

Elizabeth Otto said...

Love applique in that it always for creative energy to be applied. I like to convert my cross stitch designs into applique.

Unknown said...

REMIND ME OF MY MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER....

Jan Perez said...

I love applique because it adds so much texture and interest.. and I can do it sitting in my chair at night watching TV.

Unknown said...

REMIND ME OF MY MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER...

Karen H said...

I like the look of applique on a quilt-love the country colors Kim has in her line of fabrics

Anonymous said...

I love doing hand applique,it is a good project for sitting in the doctor's waiting room.

sewn4luv@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Love all of Kim's quilts. Have all her books. Love her new fabric line.

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