Quilting Applique Tools
Make an applique quilt the easy way with Missouri Star! We have all the applique supplies and tools you need to make beautiful applique quilts including applique glue, duckbill scissors, basting spray, pressing sheets, templates, and more! Shop applique quilt tools and supplies here. read more
Quilting Applique Tools
Applique is a decorative technique that involves adding smaller fabric shapes or pieces to a background fabric. Here are some of the most common applique tools and equipment you'll need:
Fabric Cutting and Tracing Tools
Fabric scissors: Sharp, good-quality scissors are essential for precise cuts.
Rotary cutter and mat: A rotary cutter and self-healing cutting mat make cutting fabric quickly and accurately much easier.
Tracing paper and pencils: For transferring patterns onto fabric.
Freezer paper: A popular method for transferring patterns and attaching applique shapes.
Quilting Applique Tools
Applique needles: These are fine-pointed needles designed for hand stitching.
Applique presser foot: If you're using a sewing machine, an applique presser foot will help you stitch close to the edges of your shapes.
Applique scissors: Small, sharp scissors specifically designed for cutting fabric close to stitches.
Thread snippers: A handy tool for quickly snipping threads.
Other Essential Applique Supplies
Iron and ironing board: For pressing seams and attaching fusible applique.
Pins: To hold fabric in place while stitching.
Marking pens or pencils: For marking fabric.
Seam ripper: To remove stitches if necessary.
Optional Applique Quilting Tools
Quilt ruler: For measuring and squaring up blocks.
Template maker: For creating custom templates.
Applique glue stick: For temporarily holding shapes in place.
Remember, the best applique tools are the ones that work best for you. Experiment with different techniques and tools to find what you enjoy most.