Essential guide to beginner's appliqué hand embroidery, FIVE methods you need to get started!

[@luckystoller6171]

Sarah I love your work. It's so relaxing and comfortable to settle down to sew and embroider with you, a refuge from the high powered fast paced life that surrounds us. Also, love to see your sweet cat.

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I certainly enjoyed it and learned at the same time. Double win

[@wadecrabtree8663]

Oh Miss Sarah, the Peacock is absolutely gorgeous. So very, very impressive.

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

nice to see the back of your work, you don't do that very often and I appreciate it

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Check out my video about the back of your work Caroline!

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thanks, will do

[@valeriechenier3257]

Lovely tutorial. Your peacock is stunning!! The reverse appliqué piece you showed us is called a Mola, made by the Guna people of Panama and Colombia. A traditional fabric art which is sewn into a blouse and worn by the Guna women.

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Oh my goodness the teapot applique with roses is so adorable!

[@lydiasamaniego371]

Hi Sarah i recently found you and i love your works of art! You are a wonderful artist. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your designs so generously. 😊 love them all!

[@carolentringer8836]

Your camera view is excellent, makes it so easy to see.

[@shonawadsworth502]

Thank you for showing us some wonderful tips and tricks ..

[@juliannaburgess9177]

You are SO CREATIVELY CLEVER!!! It's a pleasure to learn new ways. TY for your talents.

[@SusanMJB45]

This is a great video...... but... all of your videos are great !!! I have always loved the look of applique, but had no idea how to do it. Now you have given me some great techniques to try. Thank you Sarah. You are a wonderful teacher and so inspiring !!!!

[@valeriecraven3831]

I love your embroidery, I love your facial smiles and of course I love Ginger your cat. When I watch your videos I smile too.

[@janetbryce5198]

You are so talented and a great teacher. Thank you!

[@sandramyer7081]

I loved watching this❤ Thank you- such fun and clever way and your design was so information- i loved it with Ginger - and fun to see😂❤

[@angelacornell8660]

I am grateful for the reminder to practice, it applies to many areas of life. I have been asked by my granddaughter to teach/help make a dress in the Australian school holiday yikes , it has been 25 years since I did any garment work 🎉

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You won't have forgotten Angela I'm sure!

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Wow I'd never heard of reversed applique before. What a lovely technique. Aw ginger cat.

[@trudiehudson7973]

Just adorable! Thank you for your fun tutorial and inspiration!

[@chelemmm]

I absolutely LOVE applique' and loved the way you showed it to me. Thank you!

[@liliangel9724]

Just discovered your channel with this video and, wow, how you’ve kick started my creativity! Not really an embroiderer, but I make use of the blanket stitch, back stitch, French knot in many of my fabric creations. I’ve subscribed and look forward to learning more in the months to come. Here’s a heartfelt thank you, Sarah! Lili

[@karenmacduff8471]

Your embroidery life has just hit the jack pot, Lili Angel! Welcome to the community. Sarah’s a wonderful teacher… and extreme generous… ❤

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

With all those stitches lili, it sounds like you are an embroiderer! Welcome onboard...

[@emilyrue1668]

Your videos are absolutely the most gorgeous hand work I’ve ever seen. I love watching all of them and please keep them coming. Just beautiful work

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Emily!

[@veemcg3682]

I have enjoyed this video Sarah and can't wait to have a go. I have a pair of applique scissors that I purchased when I was learning to make Irish Carrickmacross lace. Happy New Year.

[@TheKeenanno1]

Thanks Sarah! A project has been in my head for several weeks but didn't know how to get started. This video showed me the way.

[@Brinalea1031]

Thank you for the tutorial! I make stockings and this gave me some new techniques to try.

[@orlokian]

Your lessons are pure gold. Thank you very much, and many hugs to you and to Ginger 🙏💕.

[@marymcmullen6902]

You are a great instructor…thank you!

[@vindeljay]

Well thank you so much for your inspiration, lessons and teaching. I have just started doing slow Applique/ embroidery, and came across your videos. So pleased about that, I'm having a binge.

[@beccasineni8530]

Hello from Texas. I have "had a go" at the applique. Just a helpful hint. When I cut my patches out of fabric, I like to use Mod Podge for fabric. It is washable and keeps the little peaces from fraying. Mix it half and half with water and brush it on the back side. Let dry overnight. You can cut out your designs and sew them down.

[@manoranjanimunuswamy921]

Awesome Sara I loved your tutorial.I want to do this applic style as my first trial. Thank you for sharing and the tips.

[@gnomeburrito]

So many great techniques in 1 video! Thank you for sharing w us!

[@KiraKitty12]

Hello Sarah, I just found you and am enjoying learning embroidery from your videos. Lori from N Idaho

[@MoonandSixpence]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing the applique stitch. The way I was doing it showed sometimes. Can't wait to try your stitch!

[@sandramyer7081]

You are great to listen, btw❤❤❤

[@lauravivanco]

I was really happy to see this because I've been doing a bit of applique but only with felt, as I wasn't sure how to deal with fabrics that can fray. This is so helpful!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Felt is lovely to applique with Laura, although I did get told off for using it once as it wasn't for 'serious embroidery'! :D

[@lauravivanco]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery I suspect almost none of my embroidery would be considered really "serious" anyway! 😉

[@rebeccat5738]

Ooh Sarah, 2 videos and 2 lovely projects in one week, what a treat!, and thank you for all the fantastic technique information, just loved appliqued Ginger cat too, and he seemed to approve, only leaving the table when he was sure you'd done him justice!. Thanks for all you share with us x

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

I had to lie down for a week....:D

[@susannehughes3227]

Loved this video!!!

[@lindahutchings5394]

Truly enjoyed the variety of techniques. Thank you.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Absolutely fascinating to watch & see how this piece developed! Many Many thanks, Sarah & Ginger Cat! Great photography for this video! I enjoyed the clear close-up shots!

[@denised828]

Very nice, Sarah! These applications are amazing! You make the process seem so easy, yet from my meager experience in appliqué, I know it’s a slow, tedious learning ordeal. I’ll be coming back to this video often when I again try to appliqué🥰

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Go for the easiest techinques Denise, Couching and stitching!!

[@coloringwithpatwilson1506]

Hi Sarah, I love this, thank you, I've always wanted to applique flowers and now I know how. Have an awesome day.

[@CCTippers]

Enjoying watching, great tutorials. I’ve been sewing for many years but never really got into embroidery, wanting to change that and hopefully create a beautiful sampler as I’ve always admired those beautiful antique pieces. Some cat advice kindly meant and to save any unwanted injury to yourself, a little blow or stronger is much safer than a swipe of claw. 🙂

[@peggysoongyaplee8417]

Another great. Video I have come across! You are a great teacher! Another technique to turn edges over I have used, it has cut down on bulk is sewing a thin piece of cotton fabric, tulle etc., put two pieces together, right side together. Then sew all the way around your shape. Slash down the middle, turn inside, then applique on to your background fabric after cutting out bulk material and ironing it.

[@SewCraftyGal]

Learned so much Thank You!

[@marleenoceanbreeze6510]

Ginger cat pattern turned out beautifully. I really enjoy watching you, and learn so much :)

[@judithhope8970]

I loved this, the cat was very cute and the flower amazing.

[@MoniqueSWarden]

Sarah thank you for being such an amazing instructor. I love ginger cat 🥰 too cute!!! Can you give us suggestions on where to source pretty scenic fabrics and your method for fussy cutting in such detail. If this information is provided, just let me know where to go. Thank you for creating a very peaceful and lovely creative environment. ~Monique

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

They are quilting fabrics Monique, so just search online for quilting cottons

[@MoniqueSWarden]

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thank you so much for responding 🙏🏿

[@cronisher23]

thank you for a wonderful "refresh my memory" video. it is very much appreciated.

[@joest5610]

What a wonderful instructional video! Thank you so much for posting this. What a lot of work to produce it!!

[@nasrineable]

Love you beautiful cat. Am a cat person too. Thank you for your video.

[@dancinginthedark88]

Love love this video! I can’t wait to try this technique out for myself! Thank you for this!

[@archanasingh-kz6si]

Very interesting and new way to do applique work.thank u so much ma'am 🙏🏽🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@michelesmith8790]

This is just so lovely, and Ginger Cat really is adorable. I love watching your videos Sarah, so inspiring.

[@wendywharton6917]

Love your work Sarah you really inspired me.

[@sharonparks8144]

I love your work and teaching style ❤️

[@DaisyDebs]

Love your tea cup piece and your flower in the flower pot with Ginger Puds ....and your Mexican reverse applique quilt is amazing ! Thankyou for sharing 🐱 🧡 xxx

[@bobn19uk]

Excellent video, something else for me to have a go at . Many thanks for such encouraging videos ,👍🙏

[@CFW1]

Wonderful video. You have such talent. Hello to Ginger Cat 🐈

[@paddybalsdon2955]

Thank you Sarah. Always well filmed and explained. I wan t to use organza for an insect wing. Do I need to use Pellon - I don’t want a stumpwork wing. any advice will be welcome.

[@danutasullivan9500]

Thank you.

[@vivianarubino8345]

Wow this peacock is gorgeous thanks 🙏 your video are always really inspiring ❤

[@kuttykutty3633]

Beautiful one

[@catherineskis]

Ms. Humphray, can you show us how you're storing all your pieces.

[@lindabridges445]

Thank for the inspiration!!

[@maryalgar8779]

Another great video Sarah. Would you ever use Fray Check on the edges to be sure they don't fray before you sew them down?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

You can yes Mary

[@donovans.5241]

Gorgeous work! Hopefully my hand embroidery will look as well as yours one day! lol

[@alichtenwalter]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@karenfollett4950]

Thank you! I absolutely love applique! Will there be more videos that include applique?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Maybe yes Karen if it seems popular!

[@icraft4yrprotection]

Thank you 💕🤗

[@ein1985]

Love, love, love this video! How wonderfully creative you are Sarah! I especially liked the reverse appliqué technique-and the stick! What a creative addition! I think Ginger Cat approves his appliquéd doppelgänger lol 😂 Thanks again Sarah-you really make learning fun!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

He looked a bit confused!

[@annettedepete4314]

Thank you so much from doing this video it was very helpful. 💕😍🌴

[@martaculp6742]

So cute!

[@forsythia33]

So helpful, thank you!

[@heather4142]

Thank you for this video, I've been wondering about appliques. I do have a question: what if I wanted to make my own applique? I'm going to guess I'd have to do a sturdy stitch around the entire thing and then cut close to the edge of my stitches... or maybe I could leave a bit of the fabric and do the tucking under technique? Hmm. Just thinking out loud, I guess. 😊 The peacock piece is absolutely stunning, by the way. Seriously love it!

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Cut first then stitch Heather! Practice on a piece first to decide if you would rather tuck under or stitch over. See my video about sampling!

[@anniehague1554]

Stunning on the techniques. Superficial moment: the Bob haircut is FRESSSH.

[@jocelyncrankshaw9483]

Thanks for this great video - most helpful!

[@sylviatolan1814]

Love it! Keep Ginger Kitty sewed down!!!!

[@kimberlypirtle3283]

This video gave me so many ideas 🤩

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Thank you Kimberly x

[@sallylee6739]

Do you need a special backing, I have never done anything like this before but would love to try x

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Just a cotton fabric will do sally lee! Check out my video about backings for your embroideries

[@shannonfinn4316]

I have become a huge fan of you and Ginger Cat.

[@lindaherrington6291]

Lovely to watch your imagination and creativity at work! Is ginger cat your 'mews' 😄

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Very good Linda! :)

[@gayeelder8255]

Thanks!

[@lynnierivera195]

Im a new fan! I live your clear and simple approach to teaching. For a slow learner, I am able to follow you! Yay! May i ask what is the contraption that your holding your applique project in? I definitely would love o e, where can i find them? Any ideas? Thank you very much for sharing! Also, your sweet accent is so lovely to listen too!!

[@claudiaruiz4453]

Are you sure you did not pick up the reverse appliqué piece in Panamá? It looks like a Mola, a reverse appliqué textile art form practiced by the Kuna (Guna) people of Panamá and Colombia.

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Definitely not Panama as I've never been there Claudia!

[@marianellaliga3801]

Excellent video

[@victoriafaas4745]

I made a quilt with sun bonnet sue appliqué

[@pamallen2498]

Sarah, you are not only talented, but sweet to watch. I just keep watching and trying out your ideas. My issue is pattern ideas. Do you have a book I could buy of your ideas and work? I have 5 cats, one black, two black and white, gray and a gray and white. I started out with one male(fixed), and the others just adopted us.

[@tranhtheuhangkhoa]

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your embroidery videos. Your passion and dedication to this craft truly shines through in every video. Your attention to detail is truly impressive, and it’s clear that you have a deep understanding of this art form. If you’re interested, I’d love for you to take a look at my own embroidery channel and let me know what you think.

[@windlessoriginals1150]

Thank you

[@dr.angelajones2594]

Ginger Cat makes your videos:)

[@shortiebae152]

I love how cautious you were not to upset Ginger cat 😂😂😂... I usually have to fight my cat for a particular space, she doesnt let me get it easily 😊

[@kuttykutty3633]

Super

[@debbievignola8275]

Enjoyed watching Sarah. =^^=

[@SuperGrumpy61]

How would you finish this piece?

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

Pics on my community page and social media of it finished and framed in a flexi frame

[@donovans.5241]

Im curious to know (from Sarah and the rest of you viewers at home:): What is your favorite fabric to work with and do hand embroidery on? Personally, I prefer linen or a thick cotton. Blends are OK too, but I really enjoy using 100% linen the best I think. Probably because it's what I learned on like so many others.

[@klloyd8394]

👍

[@rosersoler5460]

Not Mexico. Las Islas de San Andres between Colombia and Panama

[@clarindamaccorkle3515]

I like doing embroidery work with the hoop but why is there extra material left around the hoop. It seems to me. That the people who design the work should finish the work. Completely. By getting rid of the extra material left.the extra material gets in the way.i would like to know why the people who does the design. Should finish the

[@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery]

This was finished in a hoop, check it out on my community page to see the finished result. I have videos on how to finish your embroideries, do have a look....

[@Ms.Mel.Creates]

#gingercatfanclub ❤❤😂

[@pyrotheevilplatypus]

PET THAT CAT!!!

[@azizaibrahim6888]

🌷🌺

[@Believe30]

Isn't your cat tame?

[@Believe30]

And doesn't he have a name?