These designs include a basting stitch to create
perfectly-sized raw edges. Once the basting stitch
is pulled out, the edges are snipped 1⁄8” - 1⁄4” apart,
creating a fluttering edge for a well-loved look.
FS Free Standing
3D Three Dimensional
TIPS & TRICKS | ALL ACCESS | 14
RE Ragged Edge
COLLECTION EXAMPLES:
Ragged Edge Appliqué Quilt
Fabric Fiesta
Cathedral Quilt
Free standing is any design that requires a back
fabric and gets a satin stitch around the edges. These
projects also finish themselves off in the hoop, so no
additional steps are needed!
COLLECTION EXAMPLES:
Playhouse Dress Up Costumes
Anita’s Express - Art Nouveau Bookmarks
Anita’s Express - Circular Stained Glass Windows
Z Zipper
If your project will involve putting a zipper in, then we
will highlight this technique to let you know. Be sure to
check what length zipper you’ll need!
COLLECTION EXAMPLES:
Blackboard Bags
Anita’s Express - Vinyl Zipper Bags
Zipper Bags 1, 2, 3
Designs with this technique feature free-standing,
dimensional elements created in the first hooping
which will get tacked onto the main design in a
second hooping.
COLLECTION EXAMPLES:
Wild-Eyed Critter Quilt
Anita’s Express - From Me to You
Interactive Noah’s Ark - Special Edition