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Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces or patches of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck, onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. It is commonly used as decoration.  The technique is accomplished either by hand stitching or machine. Appliqué is commonly practised with various fabrics and textiles. 

The term appliqué is derived from French and Latin verbs appliquer and applicare, respectively, which both mean to apply or attach. 

There are three main methods of appliqué: Machine Appliqué, Hand Appliqué and Fused Appliqué. There are different types of using these methods, such as smooth edge appliqué, raw edge appliqué, reverse appliqué, decorative appliqué.

This group is open to all not just the ladies of the u3a, if Tom Daly can have a TV programme on knitting and crochet then the men of the U3a can have a go too!

To see future meeting dates tap the Calendar button and select Creative Appliqué from the Group drop-down list.

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