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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appliqu%C3%A9 '''Appliqué'''] is simply the technique of decorating an object by applying shapes to its surface. It is a common means of decorating textiles but can also refer to the process of cutting shapes out of any material and sticking them on to the surface of another ''(e.g. shapes can be cut out of ply and stuck on to the lid of a wooden box or a mirror frame to decorate it)''.


=====Description=====
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appliqu%C3%A9 '''Appliqué'''] is simply the technique of decorating an object by applying shapes to its surface. It is a common means of decorating textiles but can also refer to the process of cutting shapes out of any material and sticking them on to the surface of another ''(e.g. shapes can be cut out of '''[[Manufactured Board|Ply]]''' and stuck on to the lid of a wooden box or a mirror frame to decorate it)''.
=====Features and Uses=====
See also '''[[Decoupage]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''', '''[[Embroidery]]''', and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']
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See also '''[[Decoupage]]''', '''[[Marquetry]]''', '''[[Inlay]]''' and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage '''Collage''']




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Description

Appliqué is simply the technique of decorating an object by applying shapes to its surface. It is a common means of decorating textiles but can also refer to the process of cutting shapes out of any material and sticking them on to the surface of another (e.g. shapes can be cut out of Ply and stuck on to the lid of a wooden box or a mirror frame to decorate it).


Features and Uses

See also Decoupage, Marquetry, Inlay, Embroidery, and Collage


DT Online Buyers' Guide
The Book of Bags: 30 Stylish projects for Beautiful Sewn Bags Sew Useful: Simple Storage Solutions for the Home Pretty Patchwork Gifts: Over 25 simple sewing projects Fabulous Felt: 30 easy-to-sew accessories and decorations Applique Art: Freehand Machine-Embroidered Pictures (The Textile Artist) Home Quilt Home: Over 20 project ideas to quilt, stitch, sew and appliqué
The Book of Bags: 30 Stylish projects for Beautiful Sewn Bags Sew Useful: Simple Storage Solutions for the Home Pretty Patchwork Gifts: Over 25 simple sewing projects Fabulous Felt: 30 easy-to-sew accessories and decorations Applique Art: Freehand Machine-Embroidered Pictures (The Textile Artist) Home Quilt Home: Over 20 project ideas to quilt, stitch, sew and appliqué