We all know how much work goes into a gorgeous applique quilt top. Regardless of the technique used--traditional hand-turned or fused raw-edge applique--these labors of love deserve a special kind of finish quilting that enhances the applique.

Should you quilt on appliqué patches, or shouldn’t you? It may depend on who you are trying to please...

If you find yourself in a time crunch (or you just like to get things done fast) you can shave hours off your completion time with these machine appliqué shortcuts I call Quick-liqué.

To keep the viewer’s attention focused on your masterpiece longer, use one of the following techniques to add movement to your work.