Easy Felt Applique

So January is almost over, and I'm due to make a new batch of baby blankets. I always have grand ideas of making dozens and dozens of blankets to fill my Etsy shop, and The Craft Lounge both, but alas, there are only so many hours in a day. For this next batch I plan to use some felt applique, and I thought I'd share.

Felt applique looks like a lot of extra work, and it can be when I get carried away, but even just a little applique goes a long way. For the adults receiving my handmade items as gifts it adds a unique and personal touch that distinguishes them from more mainstream manufactured products, and for the babe who will ultimately peer at and handle the finished item it adds dimension and texture. Plus, it's just cute, right?

I use felt applique in a bunch of different ways. I make felt animals and felt initials to personalize blankets and bibs, and I have fun creating simple baby faces for blankets and rattles. If you want to check out just how easy felt applique really is, than go to my quick tutorial here. 

 

Comments

[susie]

Yes! Please make more quilts for The Craft Lounge!

Also, I love the letter appliques.