Reverse Applique Pillow - February ASG Challenge

Reverse appliqué heart pillow

      For the February ASG demo/challenge we learned reverse appliqué.  At the meeting we were given the two fabrics, patterns and a piece of stabilizer.  I chose to use the hot pink fabric on top with the print behind.  I centered the larger heart with the smaller heart overlapping off to the side.  

Reverse applique detail

     I layered the right side of the print fabric to the wrong side of the solid fabric.  Then I used black thread and the triple straight stitch to stitch the shapes.   I used my appliqué scissors to cut out the front fabric, leaving about an 1/16" to 1/8" edge.  I remember doing something similar to this with sweatshirts many years ago.

Flange detail

     I decided to make this piece into a pillow.  From my stash I found some coordinating colors.  I framed the piece with lime green thin flanges.  The pieces were cut 1" wide, pressed in half and then sewn with 1/4" seam allowance, leaving a 1/4" flange.  Then I used some turquoise fabric to make the piece large enough to make a small pillow.

Finished pillow front

Back side of pillow front

     Here are some pictures of the finished front piece from the front and the back.  I added some black covered cord and then sewed up the pillow and hand stitched it closed.

Cording on, before stuffing

     It was a fun project and I liked the technique.  I may use it for some other items.

Finished detail