Base fabric
Applique fabric
Spray adhesive
Whether you are working with a large or small version of the large applique design, all individual pieces will print out on a standard 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of paper.  Print the pieces  at full size to use as a template for cutting the applique fabric pieces.  The following photos feature the applique scarecrow as an example.  Specific instructions about other large applique designs follow.

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Begin by selecting your base fabric.  Allow room for the design, and extra for finishing.  Find the center to begin sewing.

Hoop the base fabric with a sheet of cutaway stabilizer.

Make a composite of applique fabric and stabilizer.  Adhere together with a quick shot of spray stabilizer.  Cut the shape from the paper templates, and then use that template to cut the shape from the applique fabric and stabilizer composite.

Begin sewing the design.  The dieline will sew first - that will show you where to place the cut applique fabric.  Spray the back of the fabric and stabilizer composite with a quick shot of spray adhesive.  Place the fabric in the dieline.  Then sew the zig zag, or tack down stitch.  Next, the satin stitch border.

After sewing the torso, you can sew either the arms, head, or legs - the order does not matter.  Remove the top/inner hoop, and slide the up, down, left or right, depending on the next piece that you will sew, being careful not to rotate the fabric.  Rehoop the fabric. You may wish to use the paper templates as a guide when rehooping the fabric.

Using the paper templates, cut the fabric for the next portion of the scarecrow from a fabric and stabilizer composite.  Sew the dieline, place the fabric in the dieline, sew the tack down and satin stitch.

Repeat the above steps, sewing each portion of the design.

Raffia can be inserted into the scarecrow wherever you choose.  Raffia, also known as “Hollywood Ribbon” is available at most craft and paper stores.  Cut Raffia into desired lengths. After the dieline has sewn, place a few pieces onto the back of the fabric and stabilizer composite.  The spray stabilizer that you used should be enough to hold the Raffia in place.  Place in the dieline, and sew the tack down and satin stitches.

Once you are finished, you’ll have the beginnings of a flag, wall hanging, seasonal window treatment, jacketback, or bags.  Add text or other complementing designs for a bold, colorful statement.

The snowman is in four pieces.  Begin by sewing the snowman’s head and hat.  The design will end in the center.  Remove the fabric from the hoop and slide it straight up.  The second piece, the snowman’s scarf, right arm, and right torso, will sew second.  It will start at the juncture at the right side of the scarf, near the buttons.

Then, slide the fabric straight up and get ready for the third section.  The third section is the left part of the snowman’s midsection, left arm, and buttons.  It will begin sewing at the point where the scarf meets the midsection.

Then, the fourth section:  the snowman’s lowest section.  That will begin to sew  where the snowman’s middle and lower sections meet, in the right corner.

Add snowflakes and text to personalize this design!